Directions
If you’re looking for a refreshing Summer drink then this Very Berry Mint Hibiscus Tea is sure to hit the spot!
My girlfriend introduced me to this tea some years back.
Actually it was around the Christmas holidays, and i received a nice gift package with a tea set and a number of teas. That is when i first tried and fell in love with this tea.
Then i was drinking it hot, but it’s much better brewed and chilled. And definitely one of my go to summer iced teas. So where did these BEAUTIFUL flowers come from anyway?
Well the ancestors of today’s modern hibiscus hybrids were sprinkled all around the globe, following the Equator from one warm, tropical land to the next.
The eight hibiscus species that are considered to be the ancestors of the modern exotic hibiscus were originally native to Mauritius, Madagascar, Fiji, Hawaii, and either China or India.
Read more here about this amazing flower and its benefits.
You may have seen this beverage as of late coming out of Starbucks but i am telling you forget that over priced version and start make your own at home.
The health benefits of hibiscus tea are UNBELIEVABLE so go find yourself some shade, and allow yourself some time to relax because you deserve it darling!
HOW TO MAKE HIBISCUS TEA
- In a large pitcher, place 3/4 cup of dried hibiscus.
- Add 8 cups of filtered cold water.
- Cover pitcher and let chill in the fridge overnight or up to 24 hours.
- Tea will turn a dark red color then you know its ready.
- Strain your tea and discard the dried hibiscus (its to bitter to keep)
- Add your Agave or Honey and transfer back into your pitcher.
- Mix all together and serve immediately over a glass of ice cubes.
- Squeeze 1/2 tsp of lime and and enjoy!
To make the tea with tea bags:
- In a large pitcher, place 8 hibiscus tea bags.
- Add 8 cups of hot water and add 2 bruised mint leaves.
- Cover pitcher and let chill in the fridge overnight or up to 24 hours.
- Tea will turn a dark red color then you know its ready.
- Strain your tea and discard the dried hibiscus (its to bitter to keep)
- Add your Agave or Honey and transfer back into your pitcher.
- Mix all together and serve immediately over a glass of ice cubes.
- Top with a few fresh mint leaves and and enjoy!
Note: Makes one gallon of tea, double it up if you want more.
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Very Berry Mint Hibiscus Tea
Ingredients
- 8 cups Water
- 8 bags or 1 cup leaves Hibiscus Berry tea
- 1/4 cup Fresh or Frozen Mixed berries
- 1/2 cup Agave syrup
- 4 leaves bruised Fresh Mint
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 45Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 0gSugar: 10gProtein: 0g
