Iced Hibiscus Berry Drink (Printable Version)

A delicious iced tea with hibiscus and fresh berries.

# What You Need:

→ Tea

01 - 4 cups 1 liter water
02 - 1/4 cup 10 g dried hibiscus flowers
03 - 2 green tea bags optional, for extra flavor
04 - 1/4 cup 50 g granulated sugar or honey adjust to taste

→ Fruit & Berries

05 - 1/2 cup 75 g fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
06 - 1/2 cup 75 g fresh blueberries
07 - 1/2 cup 75 g fresh raspberries
08 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
09 - 1 lime, thinly sliced
10 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat, add the dried hibiscus flowers and if using green tea bags. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
02 - Strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher to remove the flowers and tea bags.
03 - While the tea is still warm, stir in the sugar or honey until dissolved.
04 - Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until chilled.
05 - Add the sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, orange, and lime to the chilled tea. Stir gently.
06 - Serve over ice, garnished with fresh mint leaves.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This refreshing drink is like summer in a glass!
  • It's easy to make and always impresses guests.
02 -
  • Be careful not to oversteep the hibiscus flowers; it can make the tea too bitter.
  • The secret to a refreshing drink is the right balance of sweetness—start with less and adjust to your taste!
03 -
  • Making it a day ahead enhances the flavors tremendously.
  • For a fun twist, add a splash of elderflower or peach syrup before serving!
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