Hibiscus Tea
Enjoy the vibrant and refreshing flavors of hibiscus tea, a delicious and healthful beverage made from dried hibiscus flowers. Perfect served hot or iced, this tea is packed with antioxidants and offers numerous health benefits.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
- 1 cup hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups water
- Honey or agave nectar optional
Instructions
- Rinse the hibiscus flowers: Rinse the hibiscus flowers and remove any stems or leaves.
- Boil the water: In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Add hibiscus flowers: Add the hibiscus flowers to the boiling water and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Steep the flowers: Let the flowers steep for 10-15 minutes, or until the water has turned a deep red color.
- Strain the tea: Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve to remove the flowers.
- Sweeten the tea (optional): Add honey or agave nectar to sweeten, if desired.
- Serve: Serve hot or iced. Enjoy!