Description
Quench your thirst this summer with refreshing Hibiscus Iced Tea with Mint. This vibrant, tart-sweet drink is perfect for hot days, offering a delightful balance of flavors that will transport you to a sunny picnic with every sip. With its stunning ruby color and aromatic mint, this iced tea is not just a beverage; it’s an experience that brings friends together. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s the ideal drink for any gathering or leisurely afternoon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves (plus extra for garnish)
- Lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the dried hibiscus flowers. Let steep for about 15 minutes until the liquid turns a deep red.
- Strain the hibiscus mixture into a pitcher using a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently to extract all the liquid.
- While warm, stir in honey or sugar until fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness as desired.
- Add 2 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir well. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, add fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired. Serve over ice and garnish with additional mint sprigs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 7mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg