Ingredients:

• 2 quarts water, divided
• 3/4 to 1 cup sugar (depending on how sweet you would like it to be)
• 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
• 1/2 stick cinnamon stick (optional)
• A few thin slices ginger (optional)
• Allspice berries (optional)
• Lime juice (optional)
• Orange or lime slices for garnish