Iced hibiscus tea

Trying to avoid sugar-laden squashes? Iced hibiscus tea is a refreshing low-sugar alternative that contains lots of beneficial compounds that act as antioxidants.

View original recipe on bbcgoodfood.com

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

Nutritional Information

Calories:3 kcal

Carbohydrate:0.6 g

Fat:0.1 g

Protein:0.3 g

Ingredients

10g whole dried hibiscus flowers

ice and clear honey (optional), to serve

Instructions

Step 1
Boil a kettle of water, then leave for around 1 min to cool to around 90C. Put the flowers in a jug, pour 500ml of the water over the flowers, then leave to steep for 16 mins. This is the optimum time and temperature for extracting the beneficial antioxidants.
Step 2
Strain into glasses over ice and sweeten with a litte honey, if you like.

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