Iced Hibiscus Berry Tea Delight (Printable Version)

A delightful iced tea with hibiscus and fresh berries.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Tea

01 - 4 cups 1 liter water
02 - 1/4 cup 10 g dried hibiscus flowers
03 - 2 green tea bags optional, for extra flavor
04 - 1/4 cup 50 g granulated sugar or honey adjust to taste

→ Fruit & Berries

05 - 1/2 cup 75 g fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
06 - 1/2 cup 75 g fresh blueberries
07 - 1/2 cup 75 g fresh raspberries
08 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
09 - 1 lime, thinly sliced
10 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# Method:

01 - Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat, add the dried hibiscus flowers and if using green tea bags. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
02 - Strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher to remove the flowers and tea bags.
03 - While the tea is still warm, stir in the sugar or honey until dissolved.
04 - Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until chilled.
05 - Add the sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, orange, and lime to the chilled tea. Stir gently.
06 - Serve over ice, garnished with fresh mint leaves.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • This tea is like a summer party in a glass—bright, refreshing, and oh-so-hydrating.
  • It's versatile; swap in seasonal fruits or serve it sparkling for a fun twist!
02 -
  • Make sure to not over-steep the hibiscus; it can become too tart!
  • For a sweeter punch, don’t hesitate to try different syrups or additional fruit.
03 -
  • For an even deeper flavor, try brewing overnight in the fridge.
  • Infuse with other herbs like basil for an unexpected twist!
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