Easy Roselle Tea (Hibiscus Tea)
This easy hibiscus tea recipe takes one minute to prep and brings you sweet-tart hot or iced roselle tea in under 15 minutes!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers or ½ cup fresh hibiscus flowers, seed pods removed
- 1 Cup water
- optional 2 Tablespoons allulose alt. honey or agave
- optional ice cubes
- optional berries to garnish
Instructions
- Set 1 cup of water to boil on high, then measure out your roselle tea and cut & peel your ginger (if using).
- Once the water is boiling, add the dried hibiscus leaves, stir them until wet, and then put lid on askew and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Filter the mixture to remove the flowers, then stir in your liquid sweetener if using (ginger syrup is a great alternative), and enjoy! If you want it over ice, put it in the fridge for about an hour, covered, then add ice & enjoy.
Notes
What does hibiscus taste like?
Hibiscus has a tart, tangy, and quite sour flavor with floral and fruity undertones, depending on how long you let it steep. It's most often compared to the taste of cranberries or pomegranate, but the intensity can be lessened with the addition of fizzy water or tap water, and is generally refreshing and enjoyable. How long does roselle tea last?
The shelf life of dried roselle tea can vary depending on how it's stored, but in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, it can last for up to two years. However, it's always best to check for a musty or off smell before making it. You can also prepare roselle tea ahead of time and keep it covered on the stove for an afternoon, but any longer and I'd turn it into ice cubes to reheat when I'd like more tea. Can I skip the ginger, or use a different herb?
Yes! You can make hibiscus tea with just the dried flowers, or you can add any type of complementary herb, fruit, or sweetener to the brew, as most people do. I recommend either berries, mint, or even apple juice to mix it up.
Hibiscus has a tart, tangy, and quite sour flavor with floral and fruity undertones, depending on how long you let it steep. It's most often compared to the taste of cranberries or pomegranate, but the intensity can be lessened with the addition of fizzy water or tap water, and is generally refreshing and enjoyable. How long does roselle tea last?
The shelf life of dried roselle tea can vary depending on how it's stored, but in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, it can last for up to two years. However, it's always best to check for a musty or off smell before making it. You can also prepare roselle tea ahead of time and keep it covered on the stove for an afternoon, but any longer and I'd turn it into ice cubes to reheat when I'd like more tea. Can I skip the ginger, or use a different herb?
Yes! You can make hibiscus tea with just the dried flowers, or you can add any type of complementary herb, fruit, or sweetener to the brew, as most people do. I recommend either berries, mint, or even apple juice to mix it up.