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Iced Hibiscus Tea

Tart, floral hibiscus brewed and chilled with a touch of sweetness. Ready in minutes—no cooking required, just steeping and ice.

Total time
8 min
Servings
2
Calories
45
Iced Hibiscus Tea
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour hot water over hibiscus flowers in a heatproof glass or pitcher.

  2. Step 2

    Let steep for 5 minutes until the liquid turns deep red and flowers soften.

  3. Step 3

    Strain out the flowers through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean glass.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in honey until dissolved. Let cool for 1 minute.

  5. Step 5

    Fill two glasses with ice and pour hibiscus tea over. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • heatproof glass or pitcher
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • spoon
  • two drinking glasses

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