Welcome to the Saafara Kitchen — our growing home for recipes, brewing rituals, and videos that bring West African herbal teas into everyday life. We’ll be adding new ideas regularly. Start with a Saafara favorite below.
Featured Recipe
White Hibiscus Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 4 heaping tbsp Saafara White Hibiscus (dried calyces)
- 4 cups filtered water, just off the boil
- 2–3 tbsp honey or agave syrup, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Method
- Pour the hot water over the white hibiscus and steep for 8–10 minutes, until the liquid turns a soft golden hue.
- Strain out the calyces and stir the honey into the warm tea until fully dissolved.
- Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until fully chilled.
- Stir in the lime juice, pour over ice, and garnish with fresh mint.
Tip: for a rosier, tangier glass, blend in a teaspoon of Saafara Hibiscus Powder before serving.
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Watch & Learn
Step-by-step brewing videos are on the way — from the perfect iced infusion to Sehhaw chai. In the meantime, explore the teas featured in our recipes.