Cool down with a tall glass of Hibiscus Iced Tea — a sweet, refreshing summer drink that’s simple to make at home.
Flavored iced tea is a delightful project for hot days. This Hibiscus Iced Tea uses a homemade hibiscus simple syrup to add bright color and tart-sweet flavor to your favorite brewed tea. It’s an easy, cost-effective alternative to buying specialty drinks.
Organic Dried Hibiscus Flowers
To make this recipe you’ll want organic dried hibiscus flowers. If you grow hibiscus and are sure the plants haven’t been treated with pesticides, you can dry the flowers yourself. Otherwise, buy organic dried hibiscus from a reputable source. Many health-food stores carry them.
Hibiscus Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is quick to prepare and very versatile. The basic formula is sugar and water, plus the ingredient you want to infuse — in this case dried hibiscus. You can use the syrup to flavor iced teas, lemonades, sodas, and more.
How to Make Hibiscus Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup dried organic hibiscus flowers
- 10 regular-size black or green tea bags
- 6 cups water (for brewing tea)
To Make Hibiscus Simple Syrup
- Combine the dried hibiscus flowers, sugar, and 1 cup water in a saucepan.
- Warm over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Raise heat to medium-high and bring to a high simmer.
- Simmer about 8 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids.
- Transfer the syrup to a bottle and refrigerate. It will keep up to one week.
To Make a Pitcher or a Glass
- Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add ten regular-size black or green tea bags to the boiling water.
- Boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat.
- Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes to cool slightly.
- Fill a half-gallon pitcher with ice and pour the brewed tea over the ice to chill it quickly.
- To serve, fill a glass with ice and add about 4 tablespoons of hibiscus syrup (adjust to taste).
- Top with the brewed tea, stir, and enjoy.
- Garnish with lemon or lime slices and a sprig of fresh mint if desired.
More Summer Drink Recipes Using Simple Syrup
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- Cherry Iced Tea
- Blackberry Iced Tea
- Blackberry Limeade
- Cherry Limeade Party Punch
- Cherry Limeade
- Black Cherry Soda
- Lemon Basil Herbal Soda
- Strawberry Soda
- Sweet Cherry Mojito
- Pomegranate Cherry Mojito
- Blueberry Meyer Lemon Margarita
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Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe
Arlene Mobley – Flour On My Face
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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup dried organic hibiscus flowers
- 10 bags regular sized black or green tea bags
- 6 cups water
Instructions
To Make Hibiscus Simple Syrup
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Place the dried hibiscus flowers, sugar, and water into a saucepan. Heat on low until the sugar dissolves.
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Increase the heat to medium-high. Bring to a high simmer. Simmer about 8 minutes and remove from the heat.
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Allow to cool to room temperate.
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Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove the solids.
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Bottle and refrigerate for up to a week.
To make a glass of Hibiscus Iced Tea
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Fill a saucepan with 6 cups of water and bring to a boil.
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Place ten regular size black or green tea bags into the boiling water.
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Boil 1 minute and remove the pot from the heat.
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Allow to steep and cool slightly for 5 minutes.
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Fill a half-gallon pitcher with ice cubes.
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Pour the tea over the ice.
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Fill a glass with ice cubes.
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Pour about 4 tablespoons of hibiscus syrup into the glass.
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Fill with freshly brewed tea and enjoy.
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Garnish with lemon or lime slices and a sprig of mint.