Iced Hibiscus Berry Drink (Print version)

A vibrant iced beverage perfect for summer.

# What You'll 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.

# Tips from the pros:

01 -
  • This is a secret weapon for hot days when you need something refreshing and vibrant.
  • It’s easily customizable with whatever fruits you have on hand!
02 -
  • Adding fruit while the tea is warm can change their texture; wait until it’s cool!
  • Feel free to swap fruits for whatever is in season, it’s all about experimenting.
03 -
  • To avoid bitterness, make sure to cool the tea completely before adding the fruit.
  • Experimenting with herbal teas can add a whole new flavor dimension!
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