Blueberry Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring
Ice
Method
Prepare the Tea Base
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 2
Add Hibiscus and Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers and 2 black tea bags to the saucepan.
- 3
Steep
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture steep for about 10 minutes.
- 4
Strain
After steeping, strain the mixture into a pitcher to remove the hibiscus flowers and tea bags.
Add Flavor
- 5
Add Blueberries
Add 1 cup of fresh blueberries to the pitcher with the brewed tea.
- 6
Sweeten
Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey or sweetener of choice, adjusting to taste.
- 7
Add Lemon Juice
Pour in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for added flavor.
- 8
Muddle (Optional)
If desired, gently muddle the blueberries with a muddler or back of a spoon to release more flavor.
Serve
- 9
Cool
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 10
Prepare Glasses
In serving glasses, add about 1 cup of ice cubes to each glass.
- 11
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled blueberry hibiscus tea over the ice in each glass.
- 12
Garnish
Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.