Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe
Refreshing iced tea brewed with hibiscus flowers.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Add Hibiscus Flowers
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers.
- 3
Steep
Cover the saucepan and let the hibiscus flowers steep for about 15-20 minutes.
- 4
Strain
After steeping, strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher to remove the hibiscus petals.
- 5
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of sugar until it is fully dissolved.
Chilling and Serving
- 6
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled.
- 7
Prepare Serving Glasses
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes, about 1 cup of ice per glass.
- 8
Add Lemon Juice
Pour the chilled hibiscus tea over the ice-filled glasses, and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to each glass.
- 9
Garnish
If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices.