Jamaican Hibiscus Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Jamaican Hibiscus Iced Tea, a tropical herbal drink bursting with zesty citrus and warm spice. This stunning ruby-red tea combines dried hibiscus flowers with aromatic ingredients like fresh ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest, creating a beautifully balanced blend of tart and spicy notes. Sweetened with honey or sugar and brightened with a splash of freshly squeezed lime juice, this iced tea is the perfect chilled beverage for warm days. Garnished with fresh mint leaves and served over plenty of ice, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve this easy-to-make, caffeine-free Jamaican classic at your next gathering or enjoy it as a refreshing afternoon treat. Perfect for those who love natural, flavorful drinks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried hibiscus flowers
- 8 cups Water
- 1 inch Fresh ginger (sliced)
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 4 pieces Cloves
- 1 piece Orange (zested)
- 0.5 cup Honey (or sugar, optional)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 6 leaves Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large saucepan, add 8 cups of water, dried hibiscus flowers, sliced ginger, cinnamon stick, cloves, and orange zest.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low. Let it simmer for 10 minutes to extract the flavors.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Cover and let the mixture steep for an additional 5 minutes.
Strain the tea into a large heat-safe pitcher to remove the dried ingredients.
While the tea is still warm, stir in the honey or sugar (if using) until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then add lime juice and stir well.
Refrigerate the tea for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled hibiscus tea over the ice.
Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves and a lime wedge if desired.
Enjoy this vibrant and cooling Jamaican Hibiscus Iced Tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 95 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.0 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 791 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 419 mg | 9% | |
*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.
