Hibiscus summer iced tea
Brew hibiscus tea hot, then cool it for a chilled drink. Make a small amount using the packet instructions and allow time for cooling.
Steps
Plan a small batch
Choose packaged hibiscus tea sold as a food. Follow the packet for the tea quantity and water volume. Two glasses of 250 ml each need 500 ml of prepared tea in total. Use the matching packet quantity rather than estimating a concentrate.
Brew it hot
Use a clean vessel explicitly suitable for boiling water. Pour freshly boiling water over the tea and infuse for at least five minutes or the longer packet time. Remove the strainer or bag afterwards.
Cool promptly and refrigerate
Divide the tea between small, clean, heatproof containers to help it cool. Allow it to cool and place it in the fridge within one to two hours. Keep the fridge at 5°C or below. Allow additional chilling time until the drink reaches your preferred temperature.
Serve fresh
Pour the chilled tea into clean glasses. Ice made from drinking water and a freshly washed lemon slice are optional. Make only the amount you intend to drink fresh. Do not leave the jug on the table for hours.
This tea break is intended for adults. Follow the packet cautions. Do not use tea containing an ingredient you are allergic to. Ask a pharmacist about the specific product for children, pregnancy or breastfeeding, medical conditions or questions about medicines. Making a weaker cup does not establish suitability. Hot water can scald. Check that your vessels are suitable and keep children away while pouring. The cooling guidance does not replace any different storage instructions on the packet.
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In the encyclopedia
Hibiscus
Read about the plant, its uses and the cautions in the encyclopedia.