Ingredients
✓ 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
✓ 8 cups water
✓ 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar or sweetener of choice (adjust to taste)
✓ Juice of 1 lime (optional)
✓ Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
✓ In a large pot, combine dried hibiscus flowers with filtered water and bring to a boil.
✓ Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into another pot or pitcher.
✓ Return the tea to low heat and add sweetener; stir until fully dissolved. If using lime juice, squeeze one lime in and combine gently.
✓ Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours or overnight.
✓ Pour chilled hibiscus tea over ice in glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Ensure the dried hibiscus flowers are fresh for best results; adjust sweetness to taste. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 3
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.5