Hibiscus Iced Tea Lime (Printable version)
A bright and tangy hibiscus and lime beverage, ideal for warm weather and colorful occasions.
# What you need:
→ Tea Base
01 - 4 cups water
02 - 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
→ Sweetener
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 tbsp honey or agave syrup
→ Finishing & Garnish
05 - 3 cups cold water
06 - 2 limes, juiced
07 - Lime slices for garnish
08 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
09 - Ice cubes
# 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. Add dried hibiscus flowers, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes to extract full flavor and deep red color.
03 - Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher. Discard the used hibiscus flowers.
04 - While the tea is still warm, stir in the granulated sugar until completely dissolved. Add honey or agave syrup if using, stirring to incorporate.
05 - Pour in the fresh lime juice and 3 cups of cold water. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
06 - Refrigerate the pitcher for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and tea to reach optimal serving temperature.
07 - Fill serving glasses with ice cubes. Pour the chilled hibiscus tea over ice. Garnish each glass with fresh lime slices and mint leaves before serving.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The color alone makes any gathering feel instantly festive and special
- Its naturally caffeine free so everyone can enjoy it anytime
02 -
- Hibiscus stains everything it touches including countertops and clothes so work carefully
- The tea will taste much more concentrated before dilution so trust the process and add that cold water
03 -
- Dont steep longer than 10 minutes or the tea can become bitter and overly tannic
- The dried hibiscus can actually be used twice though the second batch will be lighter in flavor and color