The Best Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade Refresher
Refresh your summer with this delightful Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade Refresher, a vibrant and healthy beverage that perfectly balances fruity sweetness with tartness. This invigorating drink is not only visually stunning but also packed with antioxidants.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Beverages
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Universal
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 hibiscus tea bags or 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil water in a kettle. Remove from heat and steep hibiscus tea bags or dried flowers for 5-7 minutes. Remove the tea bags or strain out the flowers and let the tea cool.
- Blend washed and sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of the cooled hibiscus tea until smooth. Optionally strain for a smoother texture.
- In a large pitcher, combine the remaining cooled hibiscus tea, strawberry puree, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Stir well to combine and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- Serve over ice and garnish with extra sliced strawberries, lemon slices, and mint leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg