Hibiscus and Saffron Iced Tea

Preparation :2 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :17 mins
Servings :Makes 1 serving

Ingredients :

10 to 12 red hibiscus flowers , washed
a few strands of saffron (kesar) strands
1 tea bag
sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
few ice cubes
few mint leaves (phudina) and lemon slices for garnishing

Method :

Put 5 cups water in a large pan and bring to boil.Add the sugar, hibiscus , saffron and tea, mix well and simmer for 15 minutes.Remove from the flame and gently mash the flowers with a spoon. Strain the liquid and keep aside to cool.Add the lemon juice and pour equally in 4 glasses and top with ice.Garnish with a mint spring and lemon slice .Serve chilled.