Iced Karkade Tea Recipe

Overhead view of a glass filled with Iced Karkade Tea and ice cubes, with a metallic straw inserted, placed on a wooden surface adorned with scattered dried flowers.

When the weather heats up, I’m always on the lookout for a cool, refreshing drink that isn’t just water or the same old iced tea. That’s where Iced Karkade Tea comes in—it’s a vibrant, tart, and naturally sweet beverage made from dried hibiscus flowers.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, International

Keyword dried hibiscus flowers, hibiscus iced tea, hibiscus tea, iced karkade tea, iced tea, tea, tea recipe

Prep Time 4

Steeping 1

Servings Portions

Calories 2kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

1 Mason Jar
1 Mesh Strainer

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Hibiscus Flowers Dry
2 Cups Water
5 Ice Cubes

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Instructions

Start by gathering your dry hibiscus flowers, water, and ice cubes. Make sure your mason jar and strainer are clean and ready to use.
Pour water over the dried hibiscus flowers in the mason jar. Let it steep for about 10-15 minutes or best overnight, depending on how strong you like your tea. The longer it steeps, the more intense the flavor will be.
Once the hibiscus has steeped to your liking, pour the tea into a clean container with the help of the strainer, removing the flowers. Add ice cubes to cool it down, or chill it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy.

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Notes

Adjust Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter tea, feel free to add a little sugar or honey while the tea is still warm so it dissolves easily. Adjust to taste.
Experiment with Flavors: You can add a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint to your iced tea for an extra burst of flavor.
Chill Before Serving: For the best flavor, let the tea chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. This gives the flavors time to blend together.

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