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Honey Sweetened Hibiscus Iced Tea

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A simple recipe for brewing tart hibiscus flowers into a refreshing iced tea sweetened naturally with honey.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (roselle)
  • 8 cups water, divided
  • 1/2 cup honey (adjust to taste)
  • 1 orange, sliced (optional)
  • 1 lime, juiced (optional)
  • Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the dried hibiscus flowers and 4 cups of water in a saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. This extracts the deep color and flavor.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the honey until it completely dissolves in the hot liquid.
  5. Strain the tea concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve into a heat-safe pitcher, discarding the flowers.
  6. Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher to dilute the concentrate.
  7. If using, add the orange slices and mint sprigs to the pitcher.
  8. Chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until completely cold.
  9. Before serving, stir in the fresh lime juice if desired. Serve over ice.

Notes

  • For a stronger color, steep the flowers for an extra 5 minutes during simmering.
  • If you prefer a cold brew method, steep the flowers in 8 cups of cold water in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours, then strain and sweeten.
  • Dissolve the honey in a small amount of hot tea before adding it to the full batch for easier mixing.
  • Add ginger slices during the simmer for a spicy note.

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