Pink Hibiscus Iced Tea (Printable View)
A refreshing pink hibiscus iced tea flavored with citrus and mint for a cooling treat.
# What You Need:
→ Tea Base
01 - 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers or 6 hibiscus tea bags
02 - 4 cups water
→ Flavor & Sweetening
03 - 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
04 - 1 orange, sliced
05 - 1 lemon, sliced
06 - 6-8 fresh mint sprigs
→ To Serve
07 - 2 cups ice cubes
08 - 1 cup cold water for dilution
09 - Extra citrus slices and mint for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
02 - Remove saucepan from heat and add hibiscus flowers or tea bags. Allow to steep for 10 minutes to extract full flavor and color.
03 - Pour the steeped tea through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof pitcher, discarding the used hibiscus solids.
04 - While tea is still warm, stir in honey or agave syrup until completely dissolved.
05 - Add orange and lemon slices along with mint sprigs. Let mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
06 - Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour chilled hibiscus tea over ice. Add cold water if a lighter flavor is desired.
07 - Top each glass with additional citrus slices and fresh mint sprigs for an elegant presentation.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The color alone makes it a showstopper at any gathering, turning ordinary moments into something festive
- Its naturally caffeine free so everyone can enjoy it, even the kids
- You can make a big batch ahead and keep it in the fridge for those surprise summer visitors
02 -
- Hibiscus stains everything it touches—countertops, clothes, white dish towels. Work with it like you would red wine or beet juice.
- The longer it sits, the more the citrus flavor infuses. I make mine the night before for parties, and it tastes even better.
03 -
- Buy dried hibiscus in bulk from international markets—the markup at specialty stores is ridiculous
- Use a vegetable peeler to create long ribbons of citrus zest instead of slices for a more elegant presentation