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The Hibiscus Lime Iced Tea I Make All Summer

The Hibiscus Lime Iced Tea I Make All Summer
Prep
5 min
Total
65 min
Serves
4
Calories
36 kcal
Carbs
10.00 g

Ingredients

  • 1 litreboiling water (4 cups)
  • 15 gramshibiscus petals ((or 2 teabags hibiscus-based tea))
  • 2 tablespoonshoney (*optional)
  • 2 limesjuice ((about 4 tablespoons))
  • —lime slices (for garnish)
  • —mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add the hibiscus petals or teabags to a pitcher and pour the boiling water overtop. Let this steep for a few minutes before stirring in the honey until it dissolves.

  2. 2

    Let the tea cool on the counter before removing the hibiscus or teabags - you want it to be very strong. Once it's cool, add the lime juice. Refrigerate until very cold, and serve with sliced lime, ice, and mint.

  3. 3

    This keeps well in the fridge and even improves after a day or two.