Jamaica Hibiscus Iced Tea
Tart, floral, and vibrant—this Jamaican classic brews dried hibiscus flowers into a refreshing iced tea with lime and honey. Ready in minutes, no cooking required.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 64
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 2 cups hot water (just off boil)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Pour hot water over hibiscus flowers in a heatproof jug or pitcher.
- 2
Let steep for 5 minutes until the liquid turns deep crimson and flowers soften.
- 3
Strain through a fine sieve, discarding flowers. Let cool 1 minute.
- 4
Stir in honey and lime juice until honey dissolves completely.
- 5
Pour into glasses filled with ice and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- heatproof pitcher or jug
- fine-mesh sieve
- spoon for stirring
- drinking glasses
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