Learn how to make Hibiscus Tea Recipe. You will love it the minute you have your first sip. This natural tea is made with dried hibiscus flowers, known for their tart, sour, and tangy flavor, just like cranberries. It gives you a refreshing and delightful drink that’s perfect for any time of the day.
When I lived in Dubai long ago, I was first introduced to hibiscus tea. That refreshing, sour flavor immediately grabbed me. Since then, I always make sure dry hibiscus flowers are in my pantry, not only for the great benefits of this tea but also for its vibrant color and unique, refreshing flavor.
This refreshing hibiscus drink is a great addition to your afternoon snack. It can be served with fruits like dehydrated cranberries, sweet white chocolate strawberries, or dark chocolate blueberries.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Refreshing and Hydrating: This caffeine-free hibiscus tea keeps you hydrated the whole day, like agua fresca. It is excellent if you want less caffeine or need a healthy drink instead of drinks like soda.
- Beautiful Color and Flavor: When you brew this tea, you will see a vibrant ruby-red hue that will amaze you.
- Easy to Prepare: Making hibiscus tea requires just one ingredient. Whether you use dried hibiscus flowers or hibiscus tea bags, it is straightforward to make, and you can have a cup of tea quickly whenever you want.
Hibiscus Flower
To make this delicious hibiscus tea, you need fresh flowers with bright red to light pink.
These flowers grow on big bushes or small trees. People grow them because they look pretty, and they can also be used in cooking and medicine.
Hibiscus flowers are loved for how they look and also for their taste in teas and jams. Because of their deeper color and flavor, they are even used to naturally color things.
Agua De Jamaica or Karkade
You might have seen the name Agua de Jamaica Recipe or Flor de Jamaica, which is mostly used in Spanish-speaking countries for hibiscus iced tea. After all, “Jamaica” is another name for hibiscus.
In Arabic-speaking countries, it is called Karkade because that is the Arabic name for hibiscus. These names have been used for a long time in these cultures to describe drinks made from hibiscus flowers.
In addition, there is also a variant called hibiscus sabdariffa, which is grown mostly in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. This type is known as Roselle or Jamaican Sorrel, and it is grown for its calyxes, which are used to make teas and beverages.
How To Make Hibiscus Tea Recipe
Are you excited to make this recipe? Let’s make this healthy and refreshing hibiscus tea with the easy steps I prepared. This recipe is straightforward, so it does not require much time to explain.
Kitchen Gadgets:
- Glass Pitcher with Infuser: Use this to infuse and pour boiling water into the dried hibiscus flowers.
Ingredients:
- Dried Hibiscus Flowers: You can find dried hibiscus flowers in the tea or herbal section of your grocery store, health food stores or online. If you have a hibiscus plant in your home, it’s a big advantage. The flower makes the tea sweeter and leaves more astringent.
- Hot Water: Use filtered water to boil if possible.
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
FULL INSTRUCTIONS WITH STEPS FOR MAKING HOT HIBISCUS TEA
First Step: Prepare The Hibiscus
Prepare your dried hibiscus and 1 pitcher or 3 cups of filtered water, depending on the size of your batch of tea.
Second Step: Crush the Hibiscus
Get a mortar and pestle and crush the hibiscus flowers gently to release the flavor better while they steep later in hot water. Your hands can do the job if you do not have a mortar.
After crushing them, place them onto the tea infuser inside the glass pitcher and pour the hot water in.
Third Step: Steep
Add hot water by pouring it as high as possible so the dried flowers break even more and release their flavor to the maximum.
Let steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the hibiscus and enjoy the tea. Garnish your tea with more hibiscus petals or fresh mints.
TRICKS AND TIPS:
- Strainer technique: If you do not have an infuser at home, you can simply steep the hibiscus in hot water and strain with a fine mesh strainer to separate the flowers from the liquid, pouring the tea into a pitcher or directly into cups.
- Add more flavor: You can add more flavor to your hibiscus tea by squeezing lime juice and lemon juice. You can also add a cinnamon stick and some fresh sweeteners or simple syrup to taste. You can enjoy the tea with honey, agave, lavender syrup, and stevia powder.
- Cold brew method: You can do a cold brew where you steep the hibiscus flowers in cold water overnight and chill them in the fridge for a milder, smoother flavor.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How Long Should I Steep the Tea Made of Hibiscus Flowers and Water?
You can steep the tea for 10 to 15 minutes to let the flavors blend well without becoming too strong. But if you prefer a stronger taste, you can do it longer. Too long might make the tea overly tart. Try adjusting the infusion time to suit your taste preferences perfectly.
Can I Make Hibiscus Tea Bags Using Dried Hibiscus Flowers?
Yes, you can. I actually thought about making a few tea bags myself. Place about 1-2 tablespoons of dried crushed hibiscus into a small cheesecloth or a tea bag, and then tie it securely with a string or twist tie. After that, soak the tea bag in hot water like any other tea bag. Just adjust the flower amount based on how strong you want your herbal tea to be.
How Do I Store Iced Hibiscus Tea In The Refrigerator?
Whatever leftovers I have from making the tea, I just pour them into a large mason jar with a tight lid to ensure they don’t absorb any odor. This is great to use in the summer when you are craving iced tea or dragonfruit hibiscus rose iced latte but want to avoid all of the unnecessary store-bought versions.
Sure, you can freeze hibiscus tea. Just pour the cooled tea into ice cube trays and freeze it. Once the cubes are frozen solid, transfer them into a sealed container or freezer bag to keep them fresh. When you are ready to enjoy it, drop a few tea cubes into a glass and pour freshly brewed hibiscus tea over them.
More Delicious Recipes
If you are looking for more refreshing recipes, I have more recipes here that I will gladly share with you. To start, our fruit-flavored water is perfect to drink at any time of the day. This cranberry juice will also quench your thirst all summer because of its tart and refreshing taste.
You can also sprinkle those flavorful drinks with our homemade cranberry powder and stevia powder, which are delicious and made from scratch.
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Hibiscus Tea Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Tea Glass Pitcher
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Water Boiling
- 2 Tablespoons Hibiscus Flowers Dried
Instructions
- Prepare your dried hibiscus and 1 pitcher or 3 cups of filtered water, depending on the size of your batch of tea.
- Get a mortar and pestle and crush the hibiscus flowers gently to release the flavor better while they steep later in hot water. Your hands can do the job if you do not have a mortar. After crushing them, place them onto the tea infuser inside the glass pitcher and pour the hot water in.
- Add hot water by pouring it as high as possible so the dried flowers break even more and release their flavor to the maximum. Let steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the hibiscus and enjoy the tea. Garnish your tea with more hibiscus petals or fresh mints.
Video
Notes
- Strainer technique: If you do not have an infuser at home, you can simply steep the hibiscus in hot water and strain with a fine mesh strainer to separate the flowers from the liquid, pouring the tea into a pitcher or directly into cups.
- Add more flavor: You can add more flavor to your hibiscus tea by squeezing lime juice and lemon juice. You can also add a cinnamon stick and some fresh sweeteners or simple syrup to taste. You can enjoy the tea with honey, agave, and stevia powder.
- Cold brew method: You can do a cold brew where you steep the hibiscus flowers in cold water overnight and chill them in the fridge for a milder, smoother flavor.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
Extra Snacks
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