Hibiscus Tea Recipe
30kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups cold water
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp ground ginger
- ice cubes for serving
- fresh mint leaves for garnish
Method
- In a medium saucepan, combine dried hibiscus flowers, cold water, and the cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the color deepens and the flavor intensifies.
- Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, vanilla extract, and ground ginger until fully dissolved.
- Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. Discard hibiscus flowers and cinnamon stick.
- Allow tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves before enjoying.
Nutrition
Calories30kcalCarbohydrates8gSodium5mgPotassium50mgSugar7gVitamin C18mgCalcium10mgIron0.4mg
Notes
Swap sugar with honey or monk fruit for a low-glycemic version. Add orange zest for a citrus twist, or freeze leftovers into tea cubes for your next batch. Always strain well for a smooth sip!