Last updated on September 8th, 2024
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with these vibrant and flavorful hibiscus tea recipes.
Embrace the tart, refreshing flavors of hibiscus tea with these easy and delicious recipes.
From classic agua frescas to creative blends and even a fizzy twist, these drinks capture the essence of summer in every sip.
Here are 10 hibiscus tea recipes that will whisk you away to a sunny oasis:
Side note: The tea imagery you see below was created with the aid of AI.
10 Hibiscus Tea Recipes
How to Make Hibiscus Tea Recipe – By Love & Lemons
This hibiscus tea recipe is a breeze to make, requiring just dried hibiscus flowers and water.
Perfect for any season, it can be enjoyed hot or iced with its bold, tart flavor similar to cranberry juice.
Besides being delicious, it’s caffeine-free and packed with antioxidants, known to fight free radicals and reduce inflammation.
Inspired by weekly cravings, this tea involves minimal prep and can be customized with sweeteners, mint, or a fizzy twist.
Agua de Jamaica (Iced Hibiscus Tea) Recipe – By Allrecipes
Agua de Jamaica is a refreshing Mexican hibiscus tea similar to a tart cranberry drink made with dried hibiscus petals, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, piloncillo, and sugar.
Simmer the petals and spices, then sweeten with piloncillo and sugar. Strain and serve cold or let it stand overnight for the best flavor.
This recipe offers a delicious way to enjoy hibiscus tea’s benefits.
Homemade Hibiscus Tea Recipe; A Great Alternative to … – By More Than Just Veggies
Dietitian Alina Petre shares a homemade hibiscus tea recipe, perfect for those looking to stay hydrated without the boredom of plain water.
Using fresh or dried hibiscus flowers, this versatile tea can also be made into sugar-free popsicles for kids.
Inspired by her garden hibiscus plant, Alina’s version offers a subtle flavor and can be customized with mint, lemon zest, or maple syrup.
Enjoy it warm or cold for a refreshing twist!
Karkade (Hibiscus Tea) – By The Mediterranean Dish
Hibiscus tea, or karkade in Egypt, is a tart-sweet herbal tea made from dried hibiscus petals.
Perfect for cooling off and rich in antioxidants, it’s a refreshing alternative to sugary drinks.
To make iced hibiscus tea, steep the petals with sweetener, strain, cool, and serve with lime and mint.
Inspired by family trips to Old Cairo, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed hot or cold, pairing well with savory snacks.
How to make Hibiscus Tea + its Benefits – By My Food Story
Learn how to make hibiscus tea, a delicious and healthy beverage, with fresh or dried flowers!
Perfect hot or iced, this stunning deep pink drink boosts immunity, lowers blood pressure, and helps with period pains.
Use hibiscus petals combined with water, honey, and lime juice for refreshing results.
Inspired by the author’s garden hibiscus and their enthusiastic amma, this tea is an easy, nutritious way to enjoy the beauty and benefits of hibiscus.
Hibiscus Tea Recipe – By Food.com
This Hibiscus Tea recipe from Mamas Kitchen Hope brings a blend of ginger and lime for a refreshing drink.
Using dried hibiscus flowers, the tea is easy to make by steeping, sweetening with stevia or agave syrup, and chilling.
Inspired by her favorite brunch spot, Mamas Kitchen Hope offers a versatile drink that’s commonly enjoyed around the world. Perfect for festive occasions or a health-boosting refreshment!”
Cold Brewed Jamaica Recipe (Hibiscus Iced Tea) – Kitchn – By The Kitchn
Cold Brewed Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea) by Anjali Prasertong offers a refreshing, tart-sweet drink ideal for hot days.
Made with dried hibiscus flowers and a cinnamon stick, this overnight cold-brew method results in a smoother, more flavorful tea.
Inspired by her love for taco truck drinks, Anjali’s method simplifies preparation and enhances flavor without bitterness.
Store in the fridge for up to a week, serving with lime for an extra zing.
How to make Hibiscus Tea with Fresh Flowers – By Organic Gypsy
Feeling down during the pandemic inspired this Hibiscus Tea, crafted using fresh flowers picked on a morning walk.
Known for its tart, cranberry-like flavor, it offers health benefits like lowering blood pressure and aiding immunity.
Simply steep hibiscus petals in boiling water for 10 minutes, then enjoy hot or cold with lemon.
Drink to feel a burst of hope and wellness, just like the author did!
Hibiscus Rose Iced Tea (Rose Agua de Jamaica) – By My Moonstone Kitchen
Looking for a refreshing summer drink? Try this Hibiscus Iced Tea, inspired by Mexican Agua de Jamaica.
It blends hibiscus flowers, cinnamon, rose, lime, and honey for a sweet, fruity flavor with antioxidant and immune-boosting benefits.
This recipe yields 4 cups of hibiscus concentrate to dilute to your taste.
Store the concentrate in the fridge for up to five days. Please consult your doctor if pregnant or trying to conceive, as hibiscus may induce menstruation.
The Best Hibiscus Sweet Tea – By Dash of Jazz
Beat the Texas heat with this refreshing hibiscus sweet tea!
Using just a few simple ingredients like dried hibiscus flowers, black tea (Luzianne or Lipton for that Southern touch), and brown sugar, this beginner-friendly recipe proves that cooling down can be delicious.
Dissolve brown sugar in boiling water, steep tea, and hibiscus, cool, and refrigerate.
Serve over ice with lemon slices and mint for an extra flair. Inspired by summer in Texas, this drink is perfect for any hot day.
Which one of these recipes you’ll be giving a try? Let me know in the comments below.
Peter is the founder of Beverage Quarters. As a tea enthusiast, he has enjoyed tea for breakfast for well over the past decade. He enjoys playing table tennis (when he gets the chance) and patiently awaits the 20th of every month to read the latest Boruto manga chapter.