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Hibiscus Tea
Learn how to make hibiscus tea with an infusion of dried hibiscus flowers and fresh ginger. It's a refreshing drink that you can make in minutes and enjoy all summer long.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 17 kcal
4 cups filtered water ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers 2 thin slices fresh ginger (see note) sweetener 1 medium lemon 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
Heat water in a saucepan or microwave until hot but not boiling.
Remove from heat and add the hibiscus flowers and ginger. Steep for 2 to 4 minutes.
Strain into a pitcher or mason jar. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours until chilled.
To serve add sweetener, juice of one lemon (or lim½e) and lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves.
If you don't have fresh ginger, substitute ½ to 1 teaspoon of dried ground ginger.
Nutritional estimates are for zero-calorie sweeteners.
Calories: 17 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 14 mg | Potassium: 34 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 150 IU | Vitamin C: 13 mg | Calcium: 24 mg | Iron: 2 mg