Hibiscus Mango Iced Tea

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Dried hibiscus flowers
• 2 cup Hot water
• Honey or maple syrup (1–2 tbsp, to taste)
• 1 Ripe mango (Juiced until smooth)
• 0.5 cup Cold water
• 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup Ice (For serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the dried hibiscus flowers to a heatproof pitcher. Pour the hot water over the flowers.

2. 2

   Let the hibiscus steep for 8–10 minutes, then strain out and discard the flowers.

3. 3

   While the tea is still warm, stir in 1–2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup, adjusting the sweetness to taste.

4. 4

   Let the sweetened hibiscus tea cool completely.

5. 5

   Juice the mango until smooth.

6. 6

   Add the smooth mango juice and fresh lemon juice to the cooled hibiscus tea. Stir well to combine.

7. 7

   Fill a glass with ice, then pour the hibiscus mango iced tea over the ice and serve.

Notes

The source does not specify an exact cooling time. Add more mango for a sweeter drink, use less honey if the mango is very ripe, or add extra lemon for a sharper flavor. The author used a Kuvings AUTO10 Plus to make the fresh mango juice.

Nutrition per serving

• drink
• iced tea
• non-alcoholic
• vegetarian
• vegan-option
• no-cook
• tropical
• refreshing