Hibiscus and Amla Drink

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 15 grams dried hibiscus flowers
• 20 grams amla (Indian gooseberry), chopped or 50 ml amla juice
• 500 ml water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• A pinch of salt
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish
• Lemon slices for garnish

Procedure:

• In a pot, bring 500 ml of water to a boil. Add the dried hibiscus flowers and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to steep for another 10 minutes.
• Once the hibiscus tea has steeped and cooled slightly, strain it into a jug, discarding the hibiscus flowers.
• If using chopped amla, blend it with a little water to make a smooth paste. Add this paste to the hibiscus tea. If using amla juice, simply add it directly to the tea.
• Add honey, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until fully dissolved. Adjust the sweetness according to your taste.
• Chill the drink in the refrigerator for a few hours or serve immediately over ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices, if desired.

Nutritional Benefits:

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 431 kcal
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbohydrates: 71 g
• Fat: 13.4 g