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Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade Refresher

Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade Refresher: Refreshing Bliss

Discover the Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade Refresher, a colorful and refreshing drink perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Beverage
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 2 cups Water Base for steeping hibiscus petals.
  • 1 cup Dried Hibiscus Petals Provides color and floral flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Sweetens to balance tartness.
For the Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Adds zesty brightness.
  • 1/2 cup Strawberry Puree Fresh puree adds sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Contributes subtle floral sweetness.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Cold Water Used to dilute the tea concentrate.
  • Ice Cubes Essential for serving chilled.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer
  • pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 cups of fresh water in a saucepan until it boils.
  2. Add 1 cup of dried hibiscus petals, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let sit for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Strain the tea into a pitcher, discarding the petals.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup of sugar while the tea is warm until dissolved.
  6. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature (15-20 minutes).
  7. Mix in 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice and 1/2 cup of strawberry puree.
  8. Add 1 tablespoon of honey, stirring to dissolve.
  9. Pour 1 cup of cold water into a glass to dilute the mixture.
  10. Combine the hibiscus mixture with the cold water in the pitcher and pour over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust sweetness to taste.

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