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Hibiscus Tea Recipe
5 from 33 votes

Hibiscus Tea Recipe

Hibiscus tea is made by simmering dried hibiscus flowers to extract their deep red color and tart flavor, then sweetening with sugar and diluting with cold water. The cool, refreshing tea can be served over ice with optional lime wedges for added brightness. It offers a vibrant, tangy beverage suitable for warm-weather refreshment or anytime you want a flavorful iced drink.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12 servings (1 cup each)
Calories: 64 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 12 cups water divided
  • 1 1/2 cups dried hibiscus flowers (flor de Jamaica, about 2 1/2 ounces, see note 1)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or to taste (see note 2)
  • ice and lime wedges, for serving, optional

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups water and 1 1/2 cups dried hibiscus flowers. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the dried flowers have softened, about 15 minutes.
  2. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove dried flowers, pressing down on them to extract as much liquid as possible (you will have about 3 cups liquid).
  3. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Transfer to a large pitcher and stir in remaining 8 cups cold water. Serve over ice with lime wedges if desired.

Notes

  • Measure dried hibiscus flowers by weight (about 2 1/2 ounces) or use 1 1/2 cups by volume for accuracy.
  • Adjust sugar quantity to suit your preferred sweetness level; honey can be used instead if preferred.
  • Store brewed hibiscus tea covered in the refrigerator and consume within one week for best quality.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 cup Calories 64kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 6mg (0%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 88IU (2%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.03mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings (1 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 64

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 cup
Calories 64kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 6mg 0%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 88IU 2%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.03mg 0%

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