HIBISCUS FLOWERS COLD TEA REFRESHER

This is a very delicious ruby red tea -- a crowd pleaser!

Ingredients

¼ C hibiscus flowers dried
4 C pure water

Instructions

Place dried hibiscus flowers in a quart-size mason jar or pitcher.
Pour in 4 cups of pure water and stir.
Allow to steep until the tea is bright red, at least 20 minutes.
Let it chill overnight for a deeper colour and flavour.
Strain the mixture into a pitcher + compost the hibiscus.*
Serve this tea in glasses filled with ice.
Some folks like to add a sweetener such as honey, agave, or maple syrup to taste.
Garnish with fresh mint or basil leaves and to really jazz it up.. Add raspberries, and enjoy!

Notes

  Note: this is a guideline.. Can use ¼ to ½ cup of dried flowers for this recipe. *
Can add raspberries.. or mint leaves or basil leaves … after straining…
Make it fizzy. Top off a glass of strong iced tea with sparkling water. Add a squeeze of lime juice for a citrusy kick.
Spice it up.
Before you stick the tea in the fridge to chill, add a cinnamon stick to the pitcher or jar or add another favourite herb!