Fresh Raspberry Hibiscus Iced Tea
A refreshing summer iced tea combining tart hibiscus and fresh raspberries with a touch of honey and lemon juice, perfect for cooling down on hot days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers or 3 hibiscus tea bags
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or agave nectar/maple syrup for vegan option)
- 4 cups filtered water (divided)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes for serving
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: 1-2 ounces raspberry liqueur for adult version
Instructions
- Boil 3 cups (720 ml) of filtered water.
- Pour the boiling water over the dried hibiscus flowers or tea bags in a heatproof pitcher. Cover and steep for 8 to 10 minutes, avoiding steeping longer to prevent bitterness.
- Strain the hibiscus tea using a fine mesh strainer or remove the tea bags, pressing gently to extract flavor without bitterness.
- Add honey while the tea is still warm and stir well to dissolve. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Muddle 1 cup of fresh raspberries gently to release juice but keep some texture.
- Pour the raspberry juice and remaining whole berries into the hibiscus tea and stir to combine.
- Add 1 cup (240 ml) of cold filtered water to dilute and cool the tea slightly.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for brightness.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. If in a hurry, serve immediately over ice.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with extra fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint if desired.
Notes
Do not steep hibiscus longer than 10 minutes to avoid bitterness. Sweeten while tea is warm for better honey dissolution. Chill tea for at least 1 hour for best flavor. Use fresh raspberries for brighter flavor and better presentation. Frozen raspberries can be used if thawed and mashed gently. Add honey to taste before serving if tea is too tart. Avoid adding ice during steeping to prevent dilution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 2
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