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Karkade (Hibiscus Tea)

Tart meets sweet, super refreshing, and oh-so-pretty, iced hibiscus tea is the alcohol-free, caffeine-free, and fuss-free elixir we’ll be cooling off with all summer long. Budget 2 hours of chilling time.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
(Chilling Time)
2 hrs
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 388 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Egyptian

Ingredients

  • 6 cups filtered water
  • 3/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar, agave nectar or honey
  • 2 large limes, 1 juiced, 1 cut into thin wheels
  • Fresh mint sprigs, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Steep the tea and sweetener. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the hibiscus and sweetener (I usually add ¼ to ½ cup of sugar). Boil for 3 minutes over high heat, then turn the heat off, cover the pan, and let the hibiscus steep for 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. Strain. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a heat-safe glass pitcher or bowl. Pour the tea through the strainer. Discard the hibiscus flowers and stir in the lime juice.
  3. Adjust to taste. Set aside to cool completely, then taste. If the is too concentrated or bitter, dilute it with a little more filtered water and sweetener. Remember not to dilute it too much, especially if you plan to serve it over ice.
  4. Chill and serve. Transfer to the fridge and chill for a few hours. Serve over ice, with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint in each glass. Cheers!

Notes

  • Be very careful when you’re straining or pouring the tea! Take special care with your clothes, countertops, or any porous surface because it stains easily.
  • You can store this iced tea covered in your refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils, honey, jams and spices.

Nutrition Information

Calories 38.8kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 10.6g (4%) Protein 0.2g (0%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 13.5mg (1%) Potassium 28.9mg (1%) Fiber 0.6g (2%) Sugar 8.7g (17%) Vitamin A 98.7IU (2%) Vitamin C 6.5mg (7%) Calcium 16.9mg (2%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388

% Daily Value*

Calories 38.8kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 10.6g 4%
Protein 0.2g 0%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 13.5mg 1%
Potassium 28.9mg 1%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Sugar 8.7g 17%
Vitamin A 98.7IU 2%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 7%
Calcium 16.9mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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