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Karkadeh
Egyptian chilled infusion of dried hibiscus calyces, water and sugar.
About Karkadeh
Karkadeh is an Egyptian hibiscus infusion served hot or cold, with the chilled form especially common. This profile follows a concise iced version made from water, dried hibiscus and sugar.
Hibiscus gives the drink a vivid tartness with floral and berry-like notes, while sugar rounds its acidity without masking it. The result is refreshing and caffeine-free, with a clean sweet-sour finish.
The strained drink is clear and intensely ruby red, served cold without petals or sediment. Its light body resembles an iced herbal tea rather than a juice or syrup.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Karkadeh
Egyptian Chilled Karkadeh.
- WaterInfusion base
- Dried hibiscus calycesTart floral flavour and ruby colour
- SugarBalances the natural tartness
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Water:
- Dried hibiscus calyces: . The contextual source identifies the plant as Hibiscus sabdariffa; no supplier is inferred
- Sugar:
Origins & food traditions
Home Is A Kitchen supplies the complete three-ingredient Egyptian iced karkadeh recipe selected here. Egyptian Streets independently identifies karkadeh as a signature Egyptian infusion made from dried Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces and notes that it may be served hot or cold, with the cold version most common.
Countries
- Egypt
Cuisines & regions
- Egyptian Cuisine