Description
This refreshing hibiscus tea recipe shows how to make a vibrant, caffeine-free herbal drink using dried hibiscus flowers. Enjoy it hot or iced as part of a balanced, everyday wellness routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus flowers
- Optional: honey or maple syrup, to taste
- Optional: lemon slice or cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Bring water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan.
- Add dried hibiscus flowers to the hot water.
- Reduce heat and let steep for 5–10 minutes, depending on desired strength.
- Strain the tea into a cup or pitcher.
- Sweeten or flavor if desired, then serve hot or chilled over ice.
Notes
For iced hibiscus tea, brew slightly stronger and pour over ice. Store brewed tea in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Flavor variations include mint, orange peel, or ginger.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Herbal / International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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