Hibiscus Iced Tea Lime (Printable Version)

A tangy, herbal hibiscus iced tea with lime and mint, perfect for cooling off.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tea Base

01 - 4 cups water
02 - 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers (flor de jamaica)

→ Sweetener

03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup

→ Finishing and Garnish

05 - 3 cups cold water
06 - 2 limes, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
07 - Lime slices for garnish
08 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
09 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
02 - Remove saucepan from heat, add dried hibiscus flowers, and let steep for 10 minutes.
03 - Strain the tea into a large pitcher, discarding the hibiscus solids.
04 - While tea is still warm, stir in sugar until fully dissolved. Add honey or agave syrup if desired.
05 - Add lime juice and 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly.
07 - Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour hibiscus tea over, and garnish with lime slices and mint leaves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The color alone makes it a showstopper at any gathering and photographs beautifully
  • Its naturally caffeine free so everyone can enjoy it anytime without the jitters
  • The tart sweetness is incredibly thirst quenching on hot days when plain water feels boring
02 -
  • The longer you steep the flowers, the more bitter and medicinal the tea becomes, so stick to the ten minute window
  • Sugar dissolves much easier in warm liquid, so do not wait until the tea is cold to sweeten it
  • This drink continues to steep even in the refrigerator, so strain out the flowers completely before chilling
03 -
  • Look for dried hibiscus in Latin markets or the international aisle where it is often much cheaper than specialty stores
  • If the tea tastes too tart, add sugar in small increments rather than all at once to find your perfect balance

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