Hibiscus Iced Tea Lime (Printable)

A bright, tangy hibiscus iced tea infused with fresh lime and garnished with mint leaves.

# What You Need:

→ Tea Base

01 - 4 cups water
02 - 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers (flor de jamaica)

→ Sweetener

03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (optional, adjust to taste)

→ Finishing & Garnish

05 - 3 cups cold water
06 - 2 limes, juiced (about 1/4 cup juice)
07 - Lime slices, for garnish
08 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
09 - Ice cubes

# Steps:

01 - In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
02 - Remove from heat and add the dried hibiscus flowers. Let steep for 10 minutes.
03 - Strain the tea into a large pitcher, discarding the hibiscus solids.
04 - While the tea is still warm, stir in the sugar until fully dissolved. Add honey or agave syrup if using.
05 - Add the lime juice and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well.
06 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
07 - To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the hibiscus tea over, and garnish with lime slices and mint leaves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The color alone makes everything feel like a celebration, turning ordinary moments into something special
  • Its naturally caffeine free so you can serve it to anyone at any time of day without the jitters
  • The tart lime cuts through the sweetness in a way that makes you want to keep sipping forever
02 -
  • The longer you steep hibiscus, the more bitter it becomes—stick to 10 minutes max for the perfect balance
  • Sugar dissolves infinitely better in warm liquid, so don't wait until the tea is cold to sweeten it
  • This actually improves after sitting overnight, so feel free to make it a day ahead
03 -
  • Rinse your dried hibiscus flowers quickly in cold water before brewing to remove any dust or sediment
  • Use a glass pitcher for storing—the color is too gorgeous to hide, and it lets you see if any sediment settles

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