Ingredients:
- 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers (you can also use 1-2 tablespoons of dried hibiscus petals for a single serving)
- 4 cups of water
- Honey or sugar (optional, to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Lemon or lime slices (optional, for garnish and added flavor)
Instructions:
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a pot.
- Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat. Add 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers to the hot water. For a single serving, use about 1-2 tablespoons of dried petals.
- Let the hibiscus flowers steep in the hot water for about 10-15 minutes, depending on how strong you want the flavor to be. The water will turn a deep red color.
- After steeping, strain the tea into a pitcher or directly into cups to remove the flowers.
- Add honey or sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter tea. Stir well to ensure the sweetener dissolves.
- Hot Hibiscus Tea: Pour the tea into cups and enjoy it hot. You can garnish with a slice of lemon or lime and a fresh mint leaf if desired.
- Iced Hibiscus Tea: Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it until cold. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with lemon or lime slices and mint leaves.