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Hibiscus Tea with Ginger, Turmeric, and Citrus

Hibiscus tea with ginger, turmeric, and citrus is a healthy refreshing herbal-infused beverage that can be enjoyed hot or iced. Have this drink year-round as either a comforting hot tea during the chilly months or a sweet cold brew in the spring and summer.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Steep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 92kcal
Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Dried hibiscus flowers or 1 cup fresh (just the petals)
  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 inches Ginger, sliced
  • 2 inches Turmeric, sliced
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • ½ Orange sliced
  • 5 Basil leaves
  • 1 Mint stem and leaves
  • 2 tbsp Agave plus more to taste

Instructions

  • Add water and hibiscus leaves to a large pot, cover the lid, bring to a boil then remove from the heat.
  • Add remaining ingredients (except sweetener). Let sit covered for 15-20 minutes.
  • Strain and add sweetener. Pour into a glass or mug. Garnish with fresh orange slices and mint. Enjoy!

Boiling water first option

  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.
  • Add all the ingredients (except the sweetener) to a heat-safe pitcher. Pour the water onto the ingredients. Cover and steep for 15-20 minutes.
    Strain and add sweetener. Pour into a glass or mug. Garnish with fresh orange slices and mint. Enjoy!

Cold Brew Method

  • Place all the ingredients (except the sweetener) into a pitcher. Cover and place in the fridge for 4 hours.
  • Strain and add sweetener. Pour into a glass or mug. Garnish with fresh orange slices and mint. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Hibiscus leaves stains, so keep this in mind when you are preparing this tea.
  • Do not steep the tea for longer than 20 minutes. The long hibiscus tea steeps, the more bitter it becomes. 
 
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Nutrition

Serving: 8oz | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.1g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 18.5g | Calcium: 11mg