1. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil and pour over rosella flowers.  Let the flowers soak in the water for about 20 minutes.

2.  Pour through a strainer into a large jug.  (Discard flowers or save for another purpose.)
3.  Add the sugar and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
4.  Pour in remaining 6 cups of water and taste for sweetness.
5.  Add more sugar or water if necessary

Variation:  add a teaspoon of Strawberry Gum flakes.