Description
Hibiscus summer drink no alcohol iced tea is the perfect refreshment for hot days, offering a vibrant ruby-red hue and a delightful balance of tartness and sweetness. This invigorating beverage, infused with hibiscus flowers and a hint of lemon, will tantalize your taste buds while keeping you cool. Serve it over ice with fresh mint and fruit slices for an elegant touch at your next summer gathering or simply enjoy it solo in the sun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup honey (or sweetener of choice)
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a pot. Add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers and reduce heat. Steep for 15-20 minutes until the color is rich.
- Strain the mixture using a fine mesh sieve into another container.
- While warm, stir in ½ cup of honey until fully dissolved.
- Cool the brewed tea at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Stir in ½ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice before serving.
- Pour over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves and optional fruit slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, infuse your iced tea with fruits like strawberries or mangoes. Substitute hibiscus flowers with other herbal teas like chamomile for different flavor profiles. Store leftover iced tea in a sealed container in the fridge for up to five days.