Cool, tart, and naturally vibrant, this Hibiscus Iced Tea is the perfect refreshing drink for hot summer days. Made with only three ingredients—dried hibiscus flowers, a touch of sweetener, and water—one sip will transport you to paradise in no time!
Looking for another tropical tea? Try my Coconut Lemongrass Tea next!
This hibiscus iced tea is a vibrant, naturally caffeine-free drink with a tangy, floral flavor and a beautiful deep red color. Made with dried hibiscus flowers and lightly sweetened with sugar or honey, it’s so refreshing served over ice!
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❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make: Just three ingredients and minimal prep work.
- Naturally Caffeine-Free: Perfect for sipping on any time of day, even right before bed!
- Refreshing & Tart: The bold, tangy flavor is incredibly thirst-quenching.
🛒 Ingredients
- Dried Hibiscus Flowers: These flowers create a naturally tart, cranberry-like flavor and a vibrant red color. Hibiscus isn't typically found in regular grocery stores, but you can usually find it in Latin or International grocery stores, Whole Foods or on Amazon.
- Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness to balance the tartness of the hibiscus. Use more or less depending on how sweet you want it—or swap the sugar for a natural sweetener, like honey, if preferred.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
🌺 How to Make Hibiscus Iced Tea
- Bring the water, hibiscus and sugar (or honey) to a boil. Reduce heat, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes or until the liquid has turned a dark red.
- Remove from heat and strain the flowers. Allow tea to cool and then store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve the tea over ice, and garnish with a squeeze of fresh lime if desired.
💭 FAQs
Hibiscus tea can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Keep it in a sealed container to maintain freshness.
Yes! Hibiscus tea is delicious both hot and cold. Simply skip the chilling step and enjoy it warm.
Yes, hibiscus tea is naturally caffeine-free, making it a great alternative to traditional iced teas or sodas.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- ¾ cup granulated sugar or ½ cup honey
- lime optional
Instructions
- Bring the water, hibiscus and sugar (or honey) to a boil. Reduce heat, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes or until the liquid has turned a dark red.
- Remove from heat and strain the flowers. Allow tea to cool and then store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve the tea over ice, and garnish with a squeeze of fresh lime if desired.
Notes
- Storage Information: Hibiscus tea can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Keep it in a sealed container to maintain freshness.
- Hot or Cold: Hibiscus tea is delicious both hot and cold. Simply skip the chilling step and enjoy it warm.
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Ashley Amundsen says
I'm obsessed with this drink! It has the perfect amount of sweetness to balance out the tart hibiscus flower. It's so refreshing and perfect for hot summer days!