How To Make Hibiscus Tea

Three glass cups of hibiscus tea are arranged on a table with scattered dried hibiscus petals and a sprig of fresh mint.

Learn How To Make Hibiscus Tea or Agua De Jamaica herbal tea made with dried hibiscus flowers. With this quick and easy recipe, you can enjoy your hibiscus tea hot or make a refreshingly sweet and tart iced tea. It is the perfect alternative to sugary drinks like soda.

Course Breakfast, Drinks, Drinks recipes

Cuisine American, Indian, International, Mexican

Keyword dried hibiscus flowers, hibiscus flower, hibiscus tea, hibiscus tea recipe, make hibiscus tea

Prep Time 5

Steeping 15

Servings Portions

Calories 1kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

1 Glass Pitcher

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Hibiscus Flowers Dried
4 Cups Water Boiling

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Prepare the dried hibiscus and boil enough water to infuse the tea later.
Using a mortar and pestle, gently crush the dried hibiscus to release its flavor even better. Do not crush too much. Gently squeeze their flavor.
Place the hibiscus onto the infuser or middle of the glass pitcher and add the boiling water. Pour the water a little bit higher so that the pressure of the water will break the dried flowers and extract more juice from them. Let it steep for 10 minutes and wait for the color and flavor to mix the hibiscus flower and water through the tea infuser. If you don't have infusing equipment, you can also use a fine mesh strainer to extract the hibiscus juice.
After the infusion, remove the hibiscus and enjoy the tea with a squeeze of lime juice or lemon juice, depending on your taste preference.

Video

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Notes

Boiling water: Do not put the dried hibiscus directly into the boiling water. First, bring the water to a boil, then remove it from heat before adding the flowers to steep. This method prevents over-extraction and preserves the flowers' organic flavors.
Steeping time: If you want your hibiscus tea to have a milder flavor, steep for a short time, but if you want it stronger, steep for a little longer.
Reuse hibiscus flowers: After making tea, do not throw out the used flowers. Instead, dry them and use them again to make another batch of tea. You can also add them to smoothies for more flavor and nutrients.
Sweetener: If you are feeling a little bit extra, you can add some sweetener and other flavors such as simple syrup, stevia powder, agave nectar, or any homemade sweeteners of your choice.

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