While cleaning fresh hibiscus flowers typically involves gently rinsing them under cool water to remove any dirt or insects before drying or using immediately, the provided reference describes making tea specifically from dried hibiscus. The reference focuses on the steeping process for dried flowers and does not detail a separate cleaning step for the dried form before making tea.
Based on the reference provided, the process for making tea involves using dried hibiscus flowers.
Preparing Tea from Dried Hibiscus
According to the reference, making tea from dried hibiscus is a straightforward process:
- Use Dried Hibiscus: The method specified uses dried hibiscus flowers or dried hibiscus pieces.
- Add Water: Pour 4 cups of filtered warm water over the dried hibiscus.
- Steeping Options: You can steep the dried hibiscus in the warm water. Alternatively, for sun tea, you can leave the dried hibiscus with cool water in the sun for several hours.
The reference primarily focuses on the water ratio and steeping method for dried hibiscus, implying that the cleaning/drying process has already occurred prior to this stage. When using commercially dried hibiscus, it is generally considered ready for steeping. If you dry your own fresh hibiscus flowers, the cleaning (rinsing) is done before the drying process.
In summary, the reference does not provide instructions on cleaning hibiscus flowers, but rather on how to prepare tea using dried hibiscus by adding water and steeping.
