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Hibiscus Tea

Hibiscus plants are renowned for their beautiful flowers that come in numerous striking colors. But there’s one specific variety of hibiscus, the Roselle flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa), that’s not just pretty but also quite delicious and healthy. Roselle plants originated in North Africa and Southeast Asia, but they are grown in all warm climates today, so hibiscus tea is easily accessible.

Parts of the deep magenta Roselle blooms are dried and brewed into a slightly tart, cranberry-like herbal tea that has a bright red color. The tea can be enjoyed hot and cold. Drinking hibiscus tea comes with several benefits ranging from cardiovascular health to weight loss.

Dried hibiscus is widely available in supermarkets across the globe, and it’s quite inexpensive. If you live in a warm climate, you may be able to find fresh hibiscus as well. Here, we will show you how to make tea from dried hibiscus, since it’s more common and easily available.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Serves: 2
Difficulty Level: Low
Hibiscus Tea
Ingredients for Hibiscus Tea:
Hibiscus flowers - 1 1/2 tsp. (dried or fresh)
Water - 1 cup
Honey - a dash
Method of preparing the Hibiscus Tea:
  1. Bring water and dried hibiscus flowers to a boil. When the water starts boiling, remove the tea from the stove and cover it with a lid.
  2. When the water starts boiling, remove the tea from the stove and cover it with a lid. Since hibiscus tea tastes a bit tart, it’s also a good idea to add a dash of honey to balance the taste. Let the resulting tea steep for 15-20 minutes. You can drink the tea either warm or chill and serve it with ice.
Chef's Tip:
You can flavor the tea with other herbs such as lime, cinnamon, ginger, basil, and lemongrass. In our experience, this one tastes even better chilled!
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