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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Mint Infusion
Sparkling Water
Garnish
Method
Prepare Hibiscus Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 2
Add Hibiscus Flowers
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers. Stir gently.
- 3
Steep
Cover the saucepan and let the hibiscus flowers steep for about 15-20 minutes.
- 4
Strain Tea
After steeping, strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove the flowers.
- 5
Sweeten (Optional)
If desired, stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar while the tea is still warm to dissolve completely.
- 6
Cool
Let the hibiscus tea cool to room temperature or refrigerate until chilled.
Mint Infusion
- 7
Prepare Mint
In a separate bowl, gently muddle 1 cup of fresh mint leaves using a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their oils and flavor.
Combine Ingredients
- 8
Mix Tea and Mint
Once the hibiscus tea is chilled, combine it with the muddled mint in a large pitcher.
- 9
Add Sparkling Water
Pour in 2 cups of sparkling water to the pitcher and gently stir to combine.
