Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus tea is a simple, refreshing, and healthy herbal tea.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 94kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers rinsed
- 8 cups water divided
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
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Instructions
- In a large saucepan on high heat, bring hibiscus flowers, 4 cups of water, and sugar to a boil.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Using a colander, strain out the hibiscus flowers. Don't throw the flowers away! Save them to make candied hibiscus flowers.
- Add the remaining four cups of water.
- Stir and chill.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
If you are using fresh hibiscus flowers, be sure to clean them well and use the petals only. Use 8 cups of them loosely packed to make the same amount of tea.
If you prefer sweeter beverages, you can add another 1/4 cup of sugar. You can also leave the sugar off entirely if you prefer a more tart flavor.
Try adding cinnamon or ginger for a fun twist.
You can also add club soda instead of the water at the end of the recipe to make a fizzy version.
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 5mg