Hibiscus Tea Recipe
This refreshing Hibiscus Tea recipe combines tangy hibiscus flowers with a hint of sweetness, perfect for a hot summer day.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Tea:
- 1/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups cold filtered water
For Serving:
- Ice
- Sweetener of choice (such as sugar, maple syrup, honey, or agave, optional)
- 1 small bunch fresh mint (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup raspberries (for garnish)
- Prepare the Tea: Place the hibiscus flowers in a (1-quart) jar or medium pitcher. Add the water, stir to combine, and chill until bright red, at least 20 minutes. For a deeper color and flavor, chill overnight.
- Serve the Tea: Pour the tea through a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl or pitcher to remove the hibiscus flowers. Pour into glasses filled with ice and sweeten to taste, if desired.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh mint and raspberries.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness level according to your preference.
- Feel free to add other fruits like orange slices or lemon wedges for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Hibiscus Tea, Refreshing Drink, Summer Beverage