Hibiscus Iced Tea

Name: Hibiscus Iced Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 L of water; 15 g of hibiscus flowers (dried); 2 tbsp of sugar; 1 tbsp of lemon juice; a few leaves of mint (fresh); ice cubes

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Bissap is a chilled, sweetened infusion of hibiscus flowers. 🌺 This deep red drink is tart and very refreshing.

Total time: 20 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Rest: 2 h
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.45

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 6

glasses

Estimated cost €1.80

Equipment

Saucepan
Wooden spoon
Pitcher
Spoon
Glass
Refrigerator
Fine-mesh strainer

Instructions

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Heat the water in a saucepan until it simmers (no rolling boil).

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

34kcal

Protein0 g0%
Carbs9 g100%
Fat0 g0%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🌸 You can replace the sugar with honey 🍯 or agave syrup for a more natural version! And for a sparkling version, add sparkling water just before serving 🫧.
Freeze the tea in an ice cube tray to make hibiscus ice cubes that don't dilute the drink.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Very good as ice cubes, up to 6 months in freezer bags. Not recommended in large volumes to preserve the flavor.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight pitcher in the fridge. Without the ice cubes.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Ideally made the day before for optimal steeping and chilling. Add fresh mint/lemon just before serving.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not relevant, to be drunk cold. Avoid any reheating, which would spoil the flavor.

Variations

Serve with ice cubes and mint leaves.
Adjust the sugar to your taste.
Strain with a fine strainer to remove the flowers.

Mistakes to avoid

Boiling the water hard: heat until it simmers, without a rolling boil.
Forgetting to strain: remove the flowers with a fine strainer.
Serving without chilling: let it chill at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make hibiscus iced tea?

Heat 1 liter of water until it simmers, add 15 g of hibiscus flowers, let steep 10 minutes off the heat, strain, add sugar and lemon, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

What is bissap?

Bissap is a chilled, sweetened infusion of hibiscus flowers. This deep red drink is tart and very refreshing.

When should you add the sugar and lemon?

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice while the infusion is still warm, then stir until completely dissolved.

How do you serve hibiscus iced tea?

Serve it well chilled with ice cubes and a few mint leaves for a fresh touch. The recipe makes 4 glasses, from 1 liter of water.