Refreshments Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare Hibiscus Tea

   Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Add the hibiscus tea bags and cardamom pods. Let it steep for about 10 minutes, then remove the tea bags and pods.

2. 2

   Juice the Lemons

   While the tea is steeping, juice the fresh lemons to obtain about 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp.

3. 3

   Combine Ingredients

   In a large pitcher, combine the brewed hibiscus tea, lemon juice, sugar, and remaining 4 cups of water. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.

4. 4

   Add Mandarin and Mint

   Slice the mandarin oranges and add them to the pitcher along with the mint leaves. Mix gently.

5. 5

   Serve Chilled

   Add ice cubes to glasses and pour the lemonade mixture over the ice. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.