Easy Homemade Hibiscus Tea To Satiate Your Thirst
By Bornika Das
April 28, 2024
Hibiscus tea is ab herbal tea that contains relaxing properties, anthocyanins, and anti-inflammatory properties. This tea is made of fried hibiscus petals and exudes a vibrant colour and tangy flavour. It can either be served hot or in the form of iced tea. Take a look at how to make hibiscus tea at home:
Ingredients
2 tbsp Dried hibiscus petals 4 cups of Water Sweetener (optional): Honey, sugar, or agave syrup to taste Lemon slices (optional, for added zest)
Step 1
In a saucepan, add water and bring it to boil. Once boiling, add the dried hibiscus flowers to the water.
Step 2
Remove the saucepan from heat and cover it. Let the mixture steep for about 10-15 minutes to extract the flavors fully.
Step 3
After steeping, strain the tea into a pitcher or teapot using a fine mesh strainer to remove the hibiscus flowers.
Step 4
Sweeten the tea with your preferred sweetener while it's still warm. Stir until the sweetener dissolves completely.
Step 5
Let the tea cool to room temperature before refrigerating if you prefer it cold. Alternatively, you can serve it warm immediately after preparation.
Step 6
Add lemon slices to the tea for an extra burst of citrus flavor and a touch of visual appeal.
