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Hibiscus Iced Tea

Refreshing Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe for Hot Summer Days

This Hibiscus Iced Tea is a vibrant, caffeine-free beverage bursting with tart flavor, perfect for refreshing summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Herbal
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 1 cup Dried Hibiscus Flowers Look for 'flor de Jamaica' in grocery stores.
  • 4 cups Water Using filtered water enhances the flavor.
For the Sweetener
  • 1.5 cups Sugar Plain granulated sugar, can substitute with honey or alternatives.
For the Citrus
  • 2 pieces Limes Heavy, smooth-skinned limes for maximum juice.
Extra Touches
  • 1 cup Mint Leaves Optional for a cooling effect.
  • Agave Syrup or Stevia Optional sweetening alternatives.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • heatproof container
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Gallon container
  • Ice cube trays

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Hibiscus Iced Tea
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups of sugar with 1 ½ cups of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until fully dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  2. Bring 4 cups of filtered water to a rolling boil. Pour water over 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers and let it steep for 15 minutes.
  3. Use a fine-mesh sieve to strain the hibiscus tea into a bowl, discarding the flowers. You should have about 4 cups of hibiscus concentrate.
  4. In a gallon container, combine the strained hibiscus tea, cooled simple syrup, and the juice of 2 limes. Add 10 cups of cold filtered water, stirring well.
  5. Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve over ice and garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 26gSugar: 24g

Notes

For smoother flavor, consider cold brewing the hibiscus flowers overnight. Store hibiscus tea sealed in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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