Hibiscus Iced Tea Lime (Printable version)
A vibrant, tangy iced tea made with hibiscus and fresh lime, ideal for cooling off or parties.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Tea Base
01 - 4 cups water
02 - 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers (flor de jamaica)
→ Sweetener
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
04 - 2 tbsp honey or agave syrup (optional)
→ Finishing & Garnish
05 - 3 cups cold water
06 - 2 limes, juiced (about 1/4 cup juice)
07 - Lime slices for garnish
08 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
09 - Ice cubes
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in dried hibiscus flowers. Let steep covered for 10 minutes.
02 - Strain the tea into a large pitcher, discarding the hibiscus solids. While still warm, stir in granulated sugar until completely dissolved. Add honey or agave syrup if using.
03 - Add fresh lime juice and 3 cups cold water to the pitcher. Stir thoroughly to incorporate. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and beverage to chill completely.
04 - Fill serving glasses with ice cubes. Pour chilled hibiscus tea over ice. Garnish with fresh lime slices and mint leaves. Serve immediately.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The stunning ruby red color makes any gathering feel instantly festive and special
- Perfectly balanced between tangy and sweet without being cloying or overpowering
- Incredibly simple to make yet impresses everyone who sees that gorgeous hue
02 -
- The tea will continue steeping if you leave the flowers in too long, making it bitter and astringent
- Always sweeten while the tea is still warm, otherwise you will have sugar settling at the bottom
- Fresh lime juice makes all the difference, so do not even think about using bottled stuff
03 -
- If the tea tastes too tart, let it sit overnight, the acidity softens remarkably
- Use a fine mesh strainer or even cheesecloth to catch any small flower particles