Hibiscus Iced Tea
Refreshingly vibrant and naturally caffeine-free, this Hibiscus Iced Tea recipe is a perfect balance of tart and sweet with a citrusy twist. Made with dried hibiscus flowers steeped to release their signature ruby-red hue, this beverage is lightly sweetened with granulated sugar and brightened with fresh lime juice. Quick to prepare and delightfully cooling, it’s the ultimate thirst-quencher for warm days. Serve it over ice and elevate its presentation with optional garnishes of fresh mint leaves and lime slices for an elegant touch. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply craving a hydrating treat, this chilled hibiscus tea is a flavorful and all-natural way to wow your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups water
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 cups ice cubes
- 6 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 4 slices lime slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers. Let the flowers steep for 10 minutes.
Strain the tea into a heat-safe pitcher to remove the hibiscus flowers. Discard the flowers.
Stir in 0.25 cup of granulated sugar while the tea is still warm, until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice to the tea and mix well.
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled hibiscus tea over the ice.
Garnish with mint leaves and lime slices, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.7 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 613 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 22.1 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 79 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
