Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Serving
Method
Preparation of Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Hibiscus Flowers
Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers to the pot. Stir gently to ensure the flowers are submerged.
- 3
Steep
Remove the pot from heat and cover it. Let the hibiscus flowers steep for 15-20 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 4
Strain
After steeping, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove the hibiscus flowers.
- 5
Sweeten (optional)
If desired, stir in 1 cup of sugar while the tea is still warm, ensuring it dissolves completely. Adjust sweetness to your taste.
- 6
Chill
Allow the strained tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1-2 hours.
Serving
- 7
Prepare Glasses
Fill glasses with ice cubes (about 1 cup per glass) to keep the tea cold.
- 8
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled hibiscus tea over the ice in each glass.
- 9
Garnish
Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves according to your preference.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing hibiscus iced tea!