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Hibiscus Iced Tea

Delightful Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe for a Refreshing Summer Sipper

Enjoy this Hibiscus Iced Tea, a refreshing summer drink that combines tartness with cinnamon and lime, perfect for warm weather.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 4 cups Fresh Water Use fresh, clean water for the best flavor extraction.
  • 1 cup Dried Hibiscus Flowers Provides the signature tartness and vibrant color; rinse well before use.
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick Adds warmth without overwhelming the floral notes.
Sweetening
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Balances the tartness; adjust to your preferred sweetness level.
Garnishing
  • 2 pieces Fresh Limes Freshly squeezed lime juice brightens the flavor.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • pitcher

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large pot, combine 4 cups of fresh water, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cinnamon stick. Place over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved and bring to a gentle boil, about 5 minutes.
  2. Once boiling, swiftly remove from heat and add 1 cup of rinsed dried hibiscus flowers. Gently press to submerge and let steep for 30 minutes, covering the pot.
  3. Carefully strain into a pitcher using a fine mesh sieve, discarding solids. Allow to cool to room temperature, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Refrigerate the strained hibiscus tea for at least 1 hour for optimal flavor melding.
  5. To serve, fill glasses with ice, pour in chilled tea halfway, and squeeze juice from half a lime into each glass.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 24gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sugar dissolves completely to avoid uneven sweetness. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Refrigerate for optimal refreshment.

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