Fresh Red Berry Iced Tea with Hibiscus
A refreshing and vibrant homemade iced tea combining the tart floral notes of hibiscus with sweet mixed red berries, perfect for summer sipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup (20g) dried hibiscus petals
- 1 cup (150g) frozen mixed red berries (strawberries, raspberries, cherries)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups (950ml) water
- A small handful fresh mint leaves (optional)
- Ice cubes as needed
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups (950ml) of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup (20g) dried hibiscus petals. Cover and steep for about 10 minutes until the water turns a deep ruby color and smells floral. If the steeping is too strong or tart, add a bit more water.
- Pour the hibiscus tea through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl or pitcher to remove petals. Press lightly on the petals to extract flavor but avoid bitterness.
- While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or maple syrup until dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
- Place 1 cup (150g) frozen mixed berries in a blender. Add 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup (60ml) of the cooled hibiscus tea. Blend until smooth but still slightly chunky for texture. For a smoother drink, blend longer or strain the puree.
- Pour the berry puree back into the pitcher with the remaining hibiscus tea. Stir gently to combine. Add fresh mint leaves if using. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and let flavors marry.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled fresh red berry iced tea with hibiscus over the top. Garnish with extra mint or a few whole berries if desired. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Do not steep hibiscus petals for longer than 10 minutes to avoid bitterness. Add sweetener while tea is warm for better dissolution. Slightly chunky berry puree adds nice texture; blend longer or strain for smoothness. Chill tea for at least 1 hour before serving. Can prepare hibiscus tea and berry puree up to 2 days ahead and store separately in fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8 fl oz
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 2
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