My mom made hibiscus tea with the addition of cinnamon over the holidays and it is so fragrant and smells like Christmas. Hibiscus has a tart, cranberry-like flavor, and sugar or honey can be added to sweeten it. This tea can be served hot or cold.
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a pot. Add the cinnamon sticks and flowers and cover tightly with a lid. Remove from the heat and steep for 1 hour or until cool.
Strain hibiscus-cinnamon tea into a pitcher and discard cinnamon and flowers.
Dilute with 5 cups of water.
Refrigerate until time to serve.
Serve hot or cold.
Sugar or honey can be added to sweeten.
Notes
Serve it cold with honey and a splash of sparking water if you are craving some bubbly.