Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsAkara RestaurantHibiscus Herbal Tea Recipe

Hibiscus Herbal Tea Recipe

Inspired by Akara Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Make Hibiscus Herbal Tea Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all ingredients including dried hibiscus flowers, water, honey (or sugar), lemon juice, and mint leaves.

  2. 2

    Boil the Water

    In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

  3. 3

    Add Hibiscus Flowers

    Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers to the pot.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low and let the hibiscus flowers steep in the boiling water for about 10 to 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Strain the Tea

    After steeping, remove the pot from heat and use a fine mesh strainer to strain the liquid into a teapot or pitcher, discarding the hibiscus flowers.

  6. 6

    Sweeten the Tea

    If desired, stir in 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar to the hot tea until dissolved.

  7. 7

    Add Lemon Juice

    For an extra zing, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the tea and stir well.

  8. 8

    Garnish (optional)

    For a refreshing touch, add 5 mint leaves to the tea before serving.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Pour the hibiscus tea into cups and serve hot, or chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing iced tea.

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