Caribbean Sorrel Drink

Sorrel, or hibiscus tea, is an infusion made from crimson or deep magenta-coloured calyces (sepals) of the Hibiscus sabdariffa flower. It is also referred to as roselle (another common name for the hibiscus flower) or rosella (Australian), flor de Jamaica in Latin America, karkadé in Jordan, Egypt and Sudan, Chai Kujarat in Iraq, Chai Torsh in Iran, gumamela in the Philippines, bissap, tsoborodo or wonjo in West Africa, sorrel in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, red sorrel in the wider Caribbean, and other names in other regions, including the U.S., where it is sometimes known as simply Jamaica. Hibiscus tea (sorrel) has a tart, cranberry-like flavor, and sugar is often added to sweeten the beverage. [Wikipedia]
Back in the days, the scent of sorrel mingled with spices coming from Mummy’s kitchen was always a clear indication that the season was definitely going to be merry and bright…bright red that is(on our lips and clothes)! Pounds of fresh sorrel were purchased at the market, they were “cleaned”(not an easy task), washed and steeped in boiling water and spices over night. Sorrel was made in large quantities and bottles were filled and sent to neighbors. This is one aspect of our culture that I miss the most, the tradition of exchanging “bottles” filled with sorrel or ponche a crème or Puncheon rum laced egg nog during the holidays(and other goodies too). These exchanges were done amidst lots of laughter and ole talk over wire fences that separated the houses. This is just one of the reasons they say Trini Christmas is de best!
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4 - 5 ozs dried sorrel (about 3 cups)*** (2 ½ lbs fresh sorrel, uncleaned)
12 cups water (3 quarts)
2 sticks cinnamon
25 cloves
1 - 2 cups sugar, or to taste

[@jahbaribertrand4813]

Thank you first time I see one vlogg that say Caribbean sorrel and not jamaican or trinidad.

[@rozinakader3615]

At first I want to clear that sorrel and hibiscus are not the same. In Bangladesh it's popular too, it called chukai or meshot. My mother used to make jam with sorrel. In the summer she used to cook it. She never added sugar(she added salt and some other spices). Because it tastes sour, so a very refreshing drink for the hot weather.

[@felicasammy8563]

My favorite, absolutely love this video.

[@blessedhighlyfavored5309]

Thank you. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@phyllisedmondson8517]

Thank you so much 😊 my sister makes it I appreciate it BUT I want to make it on my own.. Rita thank you for all the recipes ! Wishing you a million subscribers for 2022 💕

[@guyanesetothebone6074]

Happy New Year to you and your family!!🥰

[@sharon7122]

Happy holidays and the best to you and your family for 2022

[@nigelkhan9278]

Thank you for all your recipes. My mom and Aunties always made this at Christmas. However, my generation have all become to Americanize. With your recipes, detail instructions and hands on video I am able to cook our amazing Trinidad cuisine. I started with saltfish n bake and now all types of curries and stews.

[@CookingWithRia]

Wonderful! Happy to hear and appreciate the feedback. 🥰

[@fazz3606]

Lovely video Ria... happy, healthy and safe 2022 dear

[@sandramahadeo4910]

Hi to my sister Ria your sorrel looks just like the one I made I used fresh sorrel I would like to wish you and your family a very bright and peaceful safe and blessed new year to you and everyone in your family stay safe and enjoy your weekend bye.

[@bonnieanimwaa]

The best sorrel recipe! Thank you!

[@CookingWithRia]

Most welcome 😊

[@sharmilapersaud967]

I love sorrel drink

[@Reza-1223]

Happy new year to you and your family 👪. 🙏👌🇬🇾👍🏽❤💯❤

[@deboraalexis4016]

RIA!!❤ enjoy 🥳🥂🍾

[@ella7225]

Where in Queens did your mother find the fresh hibiscus leaves? The color of the fresh hibiscus leaves is so much more vibrant and pretty! Happy New Year! 🎊🎉✨🎊🎉✨🎊🎉✨🎊🎉

[@heathertaylor2619]

Happy New year Ria

[@angelaramlochan3340]

Happy new yr lovely lady ! You my best chief ❤️🤣

[@glyneholder2342]

Thanks for this recipe! Have a Healthy, Safe, Joyful New Year!

[@sha8808]

In Canada, you can find sorrel in Walmart

[@tiggeredsmalabar2955]

You can use the squeesed out flesh as a meat substitute for meat in vegan dishes. They do it in mexico.

[@yvonneblache1515]

Happy New Year Ria!! The sorrel recipe was delicious, I have the dry one, thanks, when are we going to enjoy your husband cooking again?

[@CookingWithRia]

Hopefully soon! What do you want him to try to cook? 😃

[@yvonneblache1515]

@@CookingWithRia rice, stewed chicken and his famous salad.

[@flamencosketches7771]

Hi Ria, This was wonderful. I tried it. Do you have a mauby recipe?

[@CookingWithRia]

Not yet

[@donnadehardt5728]

Hibiscus is sorrel? I have that growing in my yard.

[@shemdickson7235]

TO THIS “TROPICAL DRINK” BLOGGER [“COOKINGWITHRIA”], WHAT “A LOGICALLY SPICE-FLAVORED, SORREL-ICED TEA,” AND Y’ALL, “LATEST, CARIBBEAN ICED TEA SAMPLERS, ‘ENJOY’ THIS COLD DRINK!!” 🍹

[@krsmalovewithin9808]

Hello, do you let the mixture sit over night room temperature or do you refrigerate?

[@CookingWithRia]

Hi! Room temp.

[@sherei9530]

Much easier than my previous recipe. It was just toooo much. Will try it. I think I heard you say brown sugar. I'm thinking, turbinado/sugar in the raw, correct? Some Americans will think you mean the brown sugar we use for baking. Which one are you using?

[@CookingWithRia]

Turbinado-raw brown sugar. There may be a link to the sugar I use under the recipe on the blog. Thanks.