Elderberry Hibiscus Sun Tea
This Elderberry Hibiscus Sun Tea — Summer Berry Blast — is fruity, refreshing, and steeped in the sun for bold flavor and vibrant summer sipping.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried elderberries
- 8 cups water
- 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus or 6 hibiscus tea bags
- 1 clementine quartered
- 1 lemon quartered
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 1- inch piece of ginger peeled
Instructions
- Bring 8 cups of water and the elderberries to a boil in a saucepan.
- Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- While that is simmering, add hibiscus, clementine, lemon, mint, and ginger to a large glass jar with a cover. Set aside.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat once finished, and strain out the elderberries.
- Pour the elderberry-infused water into the glass jar, making sure all the ingredients are submerged.
- Cover and place in the sun to steep for 2–4 hours, depending on how strong you prefer it.
- Once finished, transfer to a pitcher filled with ice cubes and additional garnishes of fruit and mint. Alternatively, refrigerate it in an airtight container to keep it fresh and chilled.
- For the best taste, drink within 2 days.
Notes
- Boiling the elderberries before preparing the sun tea helps extract the flavors and ensures safety.
Nutrition
Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg
