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Easy Hibiscus Tea Recipe

This healthy hibiscus tea is made with dried hibiscus flowers, cinnamon, and honey for a delicious warm beverage on chilly days or an iced tea on hot days.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 14 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water 48 ounces
  • ⅓ cup dried hibiscus flowers
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • sugar honey, or sugar substitute to taste
  • lemon slices or lime or orange slices

Instructions

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  1. Bring water to a boil (about 5-8 mins), turn off heat, and add the hibiscus flowers and cinnamon sticks. Cover and steep for about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Strain tea into desired container and stir in sugar or honey to taste. Serve warm with lime wedges on the side. This tea can be served chilled instead. For this, add ice and lemon slices (or orange or lime rounds).
  3. NOTE: Do not steep tea for a longer time because it can become bitter. If its flavor needs to be strengthened, add more herbs but do not steep tea longer.

Notes

  • Inactive prep time: 15-20 minutes.
  • Inactive prep time:
  • 15-20 minutes.
  • STORAGE
  • Store cooled hibiscus tea in a pitcher in the fridge for about 3-5 days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 1.4kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 0.5g (0%) Protein 0.02g (0%) Fat 0.01g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.002g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Sodium 0.6mg (0%) Potassium 5.1mg (0%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.01g (0%) Vitamin A 40.6IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.02mg (0%) Calcium 6.9mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 14

% Daily Value*

Calories 1.4kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 0.5g 0%
Protein 0.02g 0%
Fat 0.01g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0%
Sodium 0.6mg 0%
Potassium 5.1mg 0%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.01g 0%
Vitamin A 40.6IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.02mg 0%
Calcium 6.9mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.