The Best Hibiscus Tea Strawberry-Lemonade Refresher

The best hibiscus tea strawberry-lemonade refresher is a top pick in hibiscus drinks recipes. Perfect for summer and beyond, it's delicious and healthy in the best of ways.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Course: Beverages, Drinks

Cuisine: Universal

Servings:

Author: Julie Gaeta

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 hibiscus tea bags OR 2 tablespoons of dried hibiscus flowers
½ cup strawberries
¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
2-3 tablespoons maple syrup adjust to taste, see Notes for substitutions
Optional toppings: Extra sliced strawberries and lemon slices, and/or fresh mint leaves.

Instructions

Hibiscus tea: In a tea kettle, start by bringing your water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat, and place hibiscus tea bags (OR dried hibiscus flowers) into the kettle. Steep for 5-7 minutes (the longer it sits, the stronger your tea will be). Then, take out the tea bags (or strain out the flowers), and let the tea cool.
Strawberry puree: Wash and slice your strawberries and add them to a blender along with ¼ cup of the cooled hibiscus tea. Puree (blend until smooth), and optionally strain through a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag for a smoother texture.
In a large pitcher, combine the remaining cooled hibiscus tea, strawberry puree, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust to your liking: For more sweetness, add more syrup, and for more tartness, add more lemon juice. Pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices, more fresh strawberries, and a sprig or two of mint. Enjoy!

Notes

You can brew the hibiscus tea up to 2-3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. This will save time when you’re ready to make the lemonade. If the tea is already made and chilled, the recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare.
Maple syrup can be substituted with agave nectar (start with slightly less), date syrup, or honey (if you’re not vegan). If using honey, keep in mind it'll be just a touch sweeter, and you'll need to stir it in while the tea is still warm so it dissolves easily.

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