Description
Refreshing Iced Hibiscus Tea is your go-to summer drink, bursting with vibrant color and a delightful tangy flavor. This easy-to-make beverage combines dried hibiscus flowers with fresh lemon or lime juice, creating a revitalizing sip that cools you down on the hottest days. Perfect for backyard gatherings or quiet afternoons, this stunning tea serves as a sweet-tart potion that will elevate your summer experience and impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1/4 cup sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
- 2–3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of filtered water in a medium saucepan.
- Add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers to the boiling water and remove from heat. Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a pitcher using a fine-mesh sieve to remove the flowers.
- While warm, stir in 1/4 cup of sugar or honey until dissolved, then add 2-3 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice.
- Allow the tea to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least one hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute honey with agave nectar for a vegan option. Enhance flavors by adding fresh fruit slices like strawberries or peaches. For an herbal twist, mix with mint leaves before serving.