Description
Hibiscus tea is a vibrant herbal beverage known for its refreshing taste and impressive health benefits. This delightful drink, with its rich crimson hue and tangy flavor, can be enjoyed hot or cold, making it perfect for any occasion—from summer picnics to cozy winter evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers (rinsed)
- 8 cups water (divided)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water, rinsed hibiscus flowers, and sugar to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 minutes to extract flavor.
- Remove from heat; let cool to room temperature.
- Strain the mixture using a colander, saving the flowers for other uses.
- Add the remaining 4 cups of water to the strained liquid and stir well.
- Chill in the refrigerator until cold.
- Serve over ice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Herbal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg