Sorrel with MAAT Apothecary

Allow yourself to be transported to the tropics through the power of your taste buds by enjoying our version of an Island favorite. Sorrel is a well known Caribbean refreshment that is a standard at gatherings, on warm days, or “just because!" If your taste buds are delighted by the tart flavor of hibiscus flowers, you’ll be blown away by the added essence of ginger & cinnamon spice added to your drink courtesy of our Infused Spiced Honey. 

Sorrel’s main ingredient, hibiscus, is filled with antioxidants, and has been traditionally used to support heart health, cholesterol, UTIs, and blood pressure balance. You may have heard of this low calorie drink by it’s other name variations such as Agua de Jamaica, Roselle, or Guinea Sorrel. Clove provides Sorrel with some of it’s spice and has been known to support metabolism by regulating appetite, aiding in pain relief (thanks to the compound eugenol), and remineralizing the body.

Try our Sorrel recipe today!

Servings: One cup

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon Hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa)

• Pinch of 1 ground Clove

• 1 ground Cardamom pod

• 1 strip of Orange Peel

• 1 pinch of ground star Anise

• 1-2 teaspoons of MAAT Apothecary’s Infused Spiced Honey

Instructions:

• Bring water to a rolling boil.

• Add Sorrel herbs to a mesh strainer or muslin

• Pour 1 cup of boiling water over your Sorrel herbs 

• Allow to steep for 5 to 10 minutes (tartness and other flavors will increase with time)

• Strain Sorrel

• Add a teaspoon or 2 of spiced honey to taste, stir and enjoy!

*Sorrel will remain fresh & safe for approximately 3 days refrigerated. These delicious all natural ingredients have the potential to deliver a number of benefits.  However, several factors such as each user's age, health, and other conditions will require you to research how each ingredient will interact with your current lifestyle. Avoid consuming more than 3 cups/500 grams per day.