Egyptian · drink
Hibiscus Tea (Karkade)
Hibiscus Tea (Karkade) reads citrus 7.8, sweetness 7.0 and sourness 6.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Egyptian drink, about 8 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 9.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 7.8 · Sweetness 7.0 · Sourness 6.9 · Herbaceous 3.1 · Fruity 1.5 · Floral 1.3 · Earthy 0.6 · Umami 0.6
What's in it (4)
- 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, optional
Time & effort: about 8 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 46.3 kcal, 2.3 g protein, 0.5 g fat, 9.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Bring water to a boil and steep dried hibiscus flowers for 10 minutes until the liquid is a deep crimson.
- Strain out the flowers and sweeten with sugar to taste.
- Serve hot in winter or cool over ice in summer.
- A squeeze of lemon juice brightens the floral tartness.
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- Agua de Jamaica — Mexican
- Mint Lemonade (Limonada bi Naanaa) — Lebanese
- Mojito — Cuban
- Daiquiri — Cuban
- Sugarcane Juice (Asab) — Egyptian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.