Iced Hibiscus Tea
A refreshingly tart and vibrant herbal drink made from steeped dried hibiscus petals, sweetened to taste and served over ice with lime and mint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried hibiscus petals
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 lime, sliced
- Fresh mint leaves (a small handful)
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Instructions
- In a saucepan or heatproof bowl, pour 4 cups of boiling water over the dried hibiscus petals.
- Add lime slices and fresh mint leaves to the hot mixture.
- Allow the tea to steep for 15 to 20 minutes, then strain out the petals and solids.
- While the tea is still warm, stir in the honey or sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water to dilute the tea and balance the flavors.
- Refrigerate the tea for at least 1 hour to chill completely.
- Serve over ice, garnished with extra lime slices and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Start with less sweetener and adjust after chilling.
- Add citrus or spices like cinnamon during steeping for extra depth.
- Use hibiscus tea bags if dried petals are unavailable (4–5 bags).
- Make hibiscus ice cubes to prevent dilution.
Find it online: https://tastyze.com/iced-hibiscus-tea/