🍵 How to Enjoy Hibiscus Tea

🌺 1. Classic Hot Hibiscus Tea

This is the simplest and most traditional method.

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp dried hibiscus petals
• 1 cup boiling water
• Optional: honey, lemon, cinnamon stick, mint leaves

Instructions:

1. Boil water and let it cool slightly.
2. Add hibiscus petals to a teapot or cup.
3. Pour hot water over the petals and steep for 5–10 minutes.
4. Strain and sweeten to taste
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5. Garnish with lemon or mint if desired.

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🧊 2. Jamaica-Style Iced Hibiscus Tea

Also known as “Agua de Jamaica,” this is a refreshing summer favorite.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup dried hibiscus petals
• 4 cups cold water
• Ice
• Simple syrup (1 cup water + 1 cup sugar)

Instructions:

1. Add hibiscus petals to a pitcher with cold water.
2. Refrigerate and steep for 8–12 hours.
3. Strain and serve over ice.
4. Sweeten with simple syrup
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🍓 3. Hibiscus Sangria (Kid-Friendly)

A fruity twist perfect for parties.

Ingredients:

• 5 tsp dried hibiscus petals
• 3 cups hot water
• 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
• Mint leaves
• Cold water to fill pitcher
• Honey to taste

Instructions:

1. Steep hibiscus petals in hot water for 5 minutes.
2. Add berries and mint, then fill the rest of the pitcher with cold water.
3. Refrigerate overnight.
4. Sweeten before serving
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☕ 4. Hibiscus Tea Latte

A cozy, creamy option with a floral twist.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup water
• 1 hibiscus tea bag (or blended hibiscus tea)
• ¾ cup frothed milk (whole or lactose-free)
• ½ tsp honey
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Steep tea bag in hot water for 5 minutes.
2. Add honey and vanilla.
3. Top with frothed milk.
4. Stir gently and enjoy warm
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🧪 5. Expert Brewing Tips

From tea sommeliers:

• Use filtered water for best flavor.
• Warm your teapot before steeping to maintain temperature.
• Loose hibiscus tea offers better quality than tea bags.
• Hibiscus tea can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days
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