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Hibiscus Tea
: Tart, Vibrant Brew to Refresh Your Day

40 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
7
Ingredients
Vegan
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Hibiscus flower tea is a bright, refreshing drink enjoyed in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Mexico, and Africa. It is made by steeping dried hibiscus flowers in hot water, giving it a tangy, cranberry-like flavour. This tea can be served hot or cold, with or without sugar. A splash of lime juice adds a nice balance to its tartness. Naturally caffeine-free and full of antioxidants, it’s just one of many refreshing options to explore. For a different yet equally enjoyable experience, try a boba tea recipe—and experience a whole new flavour!

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
60 gDried hibiscus flowers
1.5 LWater
150 gSugar
60 mlLime juice
as neededIce cubes
for garnishFresh mint leaves
for garnishLime wheels

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Boil the Water

In a medium saucepan or kettle, bring the 1.5 L of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

Description - Step 2

Steep the Hibiscus

Place the dried hibiscus flowers in a large heatproof bowl or pot. Pour the boiling water over the flowers. Stir well, cover, and let steep for 20 minutes but, not longer than 30 minutes to prevent bitterness.

Description - Step 3

Strain the Tea

Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large heatproof pitcher or bowl. Pour the steeped hibiscus tea through the strainer to remove the flowers. Discard the strained hibiscus.

Description - Step 4

Sweeten and Add Lime

While the tea is still hot, stir in the sugar until fully dissolved. Squeeze in the lime juice and mix well. Taste and adjust the sweetness if desired.

Description - Step 5

Chill and Serve

Allow the sweetened hibiscus tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until completely chilled, about 2 hours. To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled hibiscus tea over the ice. Garnish with mint sprigs and lime wheels if desired.

Step 1
Boil the Water
5 minutes
Step 2
Steep the Hibiscus
Step 3
Strain the Tea
2 minutes
Step 4
Sweeten and Add Lime
3 minutes
Step 5
Chill and Serve
5 minutes active time, 2 hours chilling time

Plate it up!

Plating

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Pour the chilled Hibiscus Tea into tall glasses filled with ice cubes. The bright ruby-red colour of the tea is part of its appeal, so use clear glasses to show off the vibrant hue.

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Pairing

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Hibiscus Tea is delightful on its own, but you can pair it with small snacks like spiced nuts, savoury biscuits, or fresh fruit skewers for a light tea-time spread. Its tart flavour also makes it a great palate cleanser between courses of various global recipes.

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Garnishing

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Garnish each glass of Hibiscus Tea with a sprig of fresh mint leaves and a thin wheel of lime. The green of the mint and the bright yellow of the lime add a pop of contrasting colour against the deep red tea. For a fancy flourish, you can also rim the glasses with a mixture of lime zest and sugar before pouring in the tea.

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