Best 6 Hibiscus Mint Iced Tea Recipes

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**Hibiscus Mint Iced Tea: A Refreshing and Vibrant Summer Beverage**

Quench your thirst and revitalize your senses with the delightful Hibiscus Mint Iced Tea, a captivating fusion of flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. This vibrant iced tea boasts a symphony of hibiscus flowers, exuding a tart and tangy essence, harmoniously complemented by the refreshing burst of mint. As you sip on this enchanting beverage, a burst of fruity and floral notes dances on your palate, leaving a lingering sensation of rejuvenation. Indulge in this caffeine-free delight, relishing its vibrant crimson hue and the interplay of sweet and sour undertones. Discover the art of crafting this refreshing iced tea with our carefully curated recipes, ranging from a classic stovetop method to a simplified cold brew technique. Embark on a culinary journey and elevate your summer gatherings with this tantalizing Hibiscus Mint Iced Tea.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HIBISCUS-MINT ICED TEA



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There's nothing more refreshing on a hot day than fresh-brewed iced tea with a sprig of mint.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 hibiscus tea bags
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
4 cups boiling water
2 cups apple juice
2 cups cold water
Ice cubes, for serving
Mint sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large heatproof pitcher, combine tea bags, mint leaves, and boiling water; steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags and mint. Add apple juice and cold water; refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice with sprigs of mint, if desired.

HIBISCUS MINT TEA



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Very refreshing and cooling. Served at the Magnolia Cafe in Austin. This is my version. Tweak the ingredients to your taste. My grandsons (3 and 5) will happily drink this instead of sugary juices and sodas.

Provided by Bill J.

Categories     Beverages

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 hibiscus tea bags (found in health food and some specialty stores) or 4 -6 tablespoons loose edible fresh hibiscus flowers (found in health food and some specialty stores)
4 -6 sprigs washed bruised fresh mint leaves or 4 mint-flavored herbal tea bags
1 gallon water

Steps:

  • Place teabags or loose tea and mint in the water in a sun tea jar. Let steep in the sun (or refrigerator) for several hours until the tea is a clear ruby color.
  • If you have used the hibiscus buds and fresh mint, strain before storage and serving.
  • Serve over ice with a sprig of fresh mint. May add sugar and lemon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Sodium 14.2

HIBISCUS MINT TEA



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Hibiscus is a beautiful flower that does so much for our health and it tastes great! This tea is a phenomenal summer tea and is excellent served iced. It's also good to have warm before bed. This tea is great no matter how it's served, so sit back and enjoy this easy-to-make herbal tea!

Provided by Brealyn Hamilton

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 ½ cups water
½ cup fresh mint leaves, or to taste
18 dried hibiscus petals
1 teaspoon lemon juice, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a stovetop kettle with water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat; add mint leaves, hibiscus petals, and lemon juice. Stir once or twice and cover. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes before serving either hot or iced.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 8.4 mg

ICED TEA WITH HIBISCUS TEA ICE CUBES



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Reverse the typical relationship between iced tea and ice cubes by using cubes that impart more flavor into the glass as they melt and mingle instead of diluting the drink.

Provided by Marnie Hanel

Yield Makes 12 ice cubes and 1 pitcher (about 2 L) iced tea

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons (5 g) dried hibiscus flowers
9½ cups (2.4 L) filtered water
¼ cup (15 g) loose black tea leaves
8 cups (2 L) plain ice cubes
Lemon wheels, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the hibiscus flowers in a teapot. Bring 1½ cups (360 ml) of the filtered water to a boil, then remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes, until it reaches 180°F (82°C). Pour the water over the hibiscus and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain.
  • Fill an ice cube tray with the concentrated hibiscus tea and freeze until set.
  • Place the black tea leaves in a large spouted container. Bring the remaining 8 cups (2 L) water to a boil, then remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes, until it reaches 180°F (82°C). Pour the water over the tea and let steep for 5 minutes.
  • Fill a pitcher with the plain ice cubes. Strain the black tea through a fine-mesh sieve into the pitcher and discard the tea leaves.
  • Pour the tea into glasses filled partway with hibiscus ice cubes. Garnish each glass with a lemon wheel and serve.
  • For an Inside-Out Arnold Palmer, pour San Pellegrino Limonata over black tea ice cubes and garnish with a lemon wheel.
  • For a Green Tea Glee, pour Topo Chico over green tea ice cubes and garnish with a mint sprig.

HIBISCUS ICED TEA



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This calorie and caffeine-free tea has a delightful rosy color.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup water
5 dried hibiscus flowers or 1 teaspoon crushed dried hibiscus flowers
Ice cubes

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add hibiscus flowers and let stand 5 minutes. Strain tea. Serve in chilled glasses over ice.

Nutrition Facts :

HIBISCUS ICED TEA



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Steeped hibiscus flowers make a tart, fruity tea. You can also brew store-bought hibiscus tea bags as strong as you like.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield Makes about 5 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 cups water
1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
1/3 cup superfine sugar

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add hibiscus flowers. Remove from heat, and let stand for 1 hour. Strain through a sieve; discard flowers. Stir in sugar. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh hibiscus flowers. Fresh flowers will produce a more vibrant color and flavor than dried flowers.
  • Use filtered or spring water. Tap water can contain impurities that can affect the taste of the tea.
  • Sweeten the tea to taste. Hibiscus tea can be enjoyed unsweetened or sweetened with honey, sugar, or another sweetener of your choice.
  • Garnish the tea with fresh mint leaves. Mint leaves add a refreshing flavor and aroma to the tea.
  • Chill the tea before serving. Hibiscus tea can be enjoyed hot or cold, but it is especially refreshing when served chilled.

Conclusion:

Hibiscus mint iced tea is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of hibiscus and mint creates a unique flavor that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give hibiscus mint iced tea a try.

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