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Two glasses of hibiscus tea have lemon slices on the side and ice in the glasses.
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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
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 17kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

If you don't have fresh ginger, substitute ½ to 1 teaspoon of dried ground ginger.
Nutritional estimates are for zero-calorie sweeteners.

Nutrition

Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg