Ingredients
1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (or fresh petals)
4 cups water
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh turmeric, sliced
1 cinnamon stick
1 orange, sliced
4 fresh basil leaves
4 fresh mint sprigs (stems and leaves)
2–3 tablespoons agave syrup (or sweetener of choice, to taste)
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add hibiscus flowers, cover, and remove from heat.
- Stir in ginger, turmeric, cinnamon stick, orange slices, basil, and mint. Cover and steep for 15–20 minutes.
- Strain into a pitcher, discarding solids. Stir in agave syrup to taste.
- Serve hot in mugs or chill and pour over ice for iced tea.
Notes
- For a smoother flavor, try the cold brew method: steep ingredients in cold water for 4–6 hours, then strain and sweeten.
- Avoid steeping hibiscus for more than 20 minutes to prevent bitterness.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Consult a healthcare provider before drinking hibiscus tea if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (steeping)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
