Description
Beat the summer heat with this vibrant Iced Hibiscus Tea! Bursting with floral notes and a hint of tartness, this ruby-red beverage is a refreshing oasis on hot days. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or lazy afternoons by the pool, this easy-to-make drink will transport you to a tropical paradise with every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1/4 cup honey (optional)
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of filtered water in a medium pot.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers. Let steep for 15-20 minutes until deep crimson.
- Strain the tea into a pitcher, discarding the flower remnants.
- Sweeten with honey while warm if desired, then refrigerate until cold (at least 1 hour).
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your iced tea by adding fruits like berries or citrus slices for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week; re-steep with fresh petals if needed.