Hibiscus Iced Tea Lime (Printer-friendly)
A vibrant hibiscus and lime drink offering refreshing, tangy flavors with a hint of sweetness and mint.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Tea Base
01 - 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
02 - 4 cups water
→ Sweetener
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
→ Garnish & Serving
05 - 1 large lime, thinly sliced
06 - Ice cubes
07 - Fresh mint leaves
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
02 - Remove saucepan from heat and add dried hibiscus flowers. Allow to steep for 10 minutes to extract full flavor and vibrant color.
03 - Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof pitcher, discarding the spent flowers.
04 - While tea remains warm, stir in granulated sugar and honey or agave syrup if using until completely dissolved.
05 - Allow tea to reach room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled.
06 - Fill glasses with ice cubes and lime slices. Pour chilled hibiscus tea over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The color alone stops people in their tracks, making every serving feel like an occasion
- Perfectly balances tart and sweet without needing any complicated techniques
- Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy café
02 -
- Over-steeping makes the tea bitter and astringent, so respect that ten minute timer
- Sweeteners dissolve much more easily in warm liquid than cold, so do not skip that step
03 -
- Look for hibiscus flowers in bulk bins or international markets for the best prices
- A dash of orange blossom water takes this from wonderful to absolutely unforgettable