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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring
For Serving
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Hibiscus Flowers
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers. Stir to combine.
- 3
Steep
Cover the saucepan and let the hibiscus flowers steep for about 15-20 minutes, depending on how strong you want the tea.
- 4
Strain Tea
After steeping, strain the tea into a large pitcher to remove the hibiscus flowers. Discard the flowers.
Flavoring the Tea
- 5
Add Mint and Sweetener
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar. Stir until the sweetener is dissolved.
- 6
Cool Down
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
Serving the Tea
- 7
Prepare Glasses
In serving glasses, add ice cubes to each glass.
- 8
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled hibiscus tea over the ice cubes in each glass.
- 9
Garnish
Garnish with lemon slices and additional mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.