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Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade

Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade: Refreshing Summer Bliss

A refreshing Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade perfect for summer, balancing sweet and tangy flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups Water for brewing hibiscus tea
  • 3-4 bags Hibiscus Tea Bags or ¼ cup of dried hibiscus flowers
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup Strawberries sliced, can use frozen
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed, bottled can work
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup can substitute with agave or honey
Optional Garnishes
  • Sliced Strawberries for garnish
  • Lemon Slices for garnish
  • Fresh Mint Leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • kettle
  • Blender
  • large pitcher
  • Fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by bringing 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a kettle or saucepan.
  2. Add 3-4 hibiscus tea bags or ¼ cup of dried hibiscus flowers to the boiling water and steep for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Slice 1 cup of fresh strawberries and blend them with ¼ cup of cooled hibiscus tea until smooth.
  4. In a large pitcher, combine the remaining cooled hibiscus tea, strawberry puree, ½ cup lemon juice, and ¼ cup maple syrup. Stir well.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness with more maple syrup if desired.
  6. Fill tall glasses with ice and pour the tea-lemonade over. Garnish with sliced strawberries, lemon slices, and mint.
  7. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This drink can be made up to 3 days ahead. Store in refrigerator and stir before serving.

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