Refreshing Hibiscus Iced Tea
Enjoy a vibrant and tart hibiscus iced tea, perfect for a hot day. This recipe balances floral notes with a touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar, or to taste
- 1 lemon, sliced (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the dried hibiscus flowers in a heatproof pitcher.
- Pour the boiling water over the hibiscus flowers.
- Let steep for 5-10 minutes, or until the desired color and flavor are achieved.
- Strain the hibiscus tea into a clean pitcher, discarding the flowers.
- Stir in the honey or sugar until dissolved.
- Chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey or sugar to your preference.
- For a stronger flavor, steep the hibiscus flowers for a longer period.
- You can add other fruits like berries or mint for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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