Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Hibiscus Iced Tea made by steeping dried hibiscus flowers in water, sweetening to taste, then chilling to serve a deliciously tart and colorful beverage perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Tea Base
- 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups water
Sweetener
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar or preferred sweetener (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Steep the hibiscus: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a pot. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers. Cover and let steep for about 15 minutes to extract a deep red color and tart flavor.
- Strain the tea: Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the hibiscus tea into a heatproof pitcher to remove all flower solids.
- Sweeten the tea: While the tea is still warm, stir in 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar or your preferred sweetener until completely dissolved. Adjust sweetness to your liking.
- Chill the tea: Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled.
- Serve: Pour the chilled hibiscus tea over ice. Optionally garnish with fresh mint or a slice of lime for extra flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute sugar with honey, agave syrup, or a sugar alternative for different sweetness profiles.
- Adding a cinnamon stick or slices of fresh ginger during steeping can add warmth and complexity to the flavor.
- Hibiscus tea is naturally caffeine-free and packed with antioxidants.
- Store any leftover tea in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
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