Refreshing Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe Easy Homemade Lime Summer Drink
A vibrant and refreshing hibiscus iced tea with fresh lime juice and a touch of sweetness, perfect for cooling down on hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (15 grams) dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups (1 liter) water
- Juice of 1–2 medium fresh limes
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar, honey, or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves or lime slices
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups (1 liter) of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1/2 cup (15 grams) dried hibiscus flowers. Cover and steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the hibiscus tea through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a heatproof pitcher, pressing gently on the solids to extract liquid. Discard solids.
- While the tea is still warm, stir in 1/4 to 1/3 cup of your chosen sweetener until fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness as needed.
- Let the tea cool to room temperature, then add fresh lime juice from 1-2 limes and stir well.
- Chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with lime slices or fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Do not over-steep hibiscus flowers to avoid bitterness. Add lime juice after steeping and cooling to preserve fresh flavor. Sweetener can be adjusted or substituted with alternatives like stevia or erythritol for low-carb diets. Hibiscus tea tastes better after chilling for a few hours. Garnishes like mint or lime slices enhance aroma and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 fl oz)
- Calories: 3050
- Sugar: 813
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 813
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