Description
Discover the refreshing and vibrant flavors of homemade Hibiscus Tea with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for any time of year, this tea is a delightful balance of tangy hibiscus, sweet honey, and optional hints of citrus and spice.
Ingredients
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Tea:
- 4 cups Water
- ½ cup Dried hibiscus petals
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick (Optional)
- 3 slices Fresh ginger (Optional)
Sweetener & Garnish:
- 2 tbsp Honey or sugar/agave (To taste; add while tea is hot)
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice (Optional; stir in after steeping)
- – slices Orange slices (Optional garnish)
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves (Optional garnish)
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring fresh water to a vigorous rolling boil for optimal extraction.
- Add Hibiscus: Add dried hibiscus petals to the boiling water carefully.
- Steep Covered: Cover the pot and steep the petals undisturbed for fifteen minutes.
- Strain & Sweeten: Strain tea through a fine mesh and stir in sweetener while hot.
- Garnish & Serve: Add garnishes like lemon or mint, then serve hot or over ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling, Steeping
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Hibiscus Tea, Herbal Tea, Beverage, Homemade Tea, Refreshing Drink
