Description
A refreshing blend of hibiscus tea, strawberries, and lemon juice, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 hibiscus tea bags (or 2 tablespoons of dried hibiscus flowers)
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Optional toppings: Extra sliced strawberries, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Boil the water in a tea kettle. Remove from heat and add the hibiscus tea bags or dried hibiscus flowers.
- Let steep for 5-7 minutes, then remove the tea bags or strain out the flowers and let the tea cool.
- Blend sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of the cooled hibiscus tea until smooth. Strain if desired.
- In a large pitcher, combine the remaining cooled hibiscus tea, strawberry puree, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness to preference.
- Serve over ice, garnished with extra lemon slices, strawberries, and mint if desired.
Notes
This drink can be made ahead of time. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hibiscus tea, strawberry lemonade, refreshing drink, summer drink, easy recipe