I first tasted hibiscus tea in South Sudan because it’s common. Well, ever since then, I’ve been hooked. Hibiscus tea features refreshing floral flavors with a tantalizing tart. Today, we show how to make hibiscus tea from dried flowers.
While you can use fresh flowers to make the tea, most people can’t get fresh ones. This is why we choose to use the dried hibiscus flower works fine too. It’s a versatile tea that you can drink at any time. You can also serve it cold or hot.
Most importantly, hibiscus tea is easy to make and has many benefits. If you love the varying styles of tea, you need to add this to your list. I enjoy teas but drink this specific one daily because of the benefits.
Dried hibiscus tea is just as great, and I promise you’ll love the taste. The tea will get you hooked just because of its colors but wait till you drink it. Then you are sure to be attached.
I like to take mine as part of breakfast, but you can also take it on a hot day when you serve it chilled.
How to make the tea
You can use various methods to make the tea, but it all depends on what taste I’m looking for. I can go all in, or sometimes I go the easy way. You’ll take a few minutes to make the hibiscus tea from dried flowers.
The simplest method
Since I enjoy the taste, I sometimes do it in the simplest way imaginable. I often want to reap all the benefits without going the extra mile. You know, occasionally, easy goes a long way.
Ingredients
- The dried leaves
Water
Method
I set my dried leaves in a saucepan, add a jug full of water, and then allow it to boil for a few minutes. Well, that’s just it; you can make it as you do other things.
Serve it in a cup with your favorite snack.
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Hibiscus tea method 2
For some people drinking tea without additives is a little much. They find it bland, but I like the citrusy, tart taste, so I drink it as it is. If this is you, methods 2 and 3 below will serve you.
- Hibiscus
- fresh ginger
- Honey or maple syrup
Method
Set the dried leaves in the saucepan, then add water and the freshly ground ginger. Let it boil for a few minutes.
Now sieve and serve in a cup and then add a teaspoon of honey or maple taste to enhance the flavor.
Well, the ginger will give it the perfect peppery taste.
Hibiscus Tea Method 3
Some people go all in and like to add even more things to flavor it. Whatever works for you is fine; you can add more items to determine what you want the most.
Ingredients
- Dried hibiscus
- Basil
- Lime
- Berries
- Water
Method
Take your saucepan, add the dried hibiscus leaves and the water, and set it to boil. When it’s cooked, and the water is red, turn off the heat for the following parts.
Add in the basil, berries, and lime, then cover, then allow it to sit for 15-20 minutes.
Take your sieve or colander, then pass the tea into a cup. Add in your sweeteners like honey and drink alongside your favorite snacks.
The benefits of hibiscus tea
- It’s an anti-inflammatory that’s great for menstrual cramps
Its anti-inflammatory and analgesic features make it the perfect option to relieve menstrual pains. Whether it’s the placebo effect for me, I don’t know, but it does reduce and cancel menstrual cramps. I have personally experienced this, and I no longer take pain meds.
When the menstrual cramps are here, I’ll make hibiscus tea and drink it.
- It aids in weight loss
- It lowers cholesterol
- It can lower blood pressure and blood sugar over time.
- Its an antioxidant
- It supports liver health
These are the few benefits I mention here to make you understand why I want you to try them. I’m not a doctor; please go if you need medical attention. I’m just giving you information based on my experience with it.
Can I take too much of the hibiscus tea?
Like any other thing in life, you ought to take this tea in moderation. I’m by no means a doctor to advise on taking too much hibiscus tea. I like to use it as a healing tea but don’t overuse it.
FAQs
What else can I add to the tea?
There’s much more to add to the tea, to flavor it. However, if you like it or like it, you are free to take it as it is.
Consider adding: cranberry juice, maple syrup, regular syrup, mint leaves, and more.
But why should you make the tea?
Hibiscus tea is packed with healthy benefits; if you make it a habit to drink it, you will soon start to reap the benefits. For me, any excuse to keep the doctor away is often welcomed. I’ll use this tea or other food as a great medicinal option.
The color is excellent: if you know me, you probably already know how much I enjoy beetroot smoothies and juice. Well, the colors call you in to keep taking it. I love the deep red shade; it looks so good in the morning cup.
It’s unique: Not everyone takes hibiscus tea, so it will look exceptional on the table. I mean, who doesn’t like to be different like I do?
What does hibiscus tea taste like?
Before you can set it in your cup, you would love to know what it tastes like. It’s ideal for those who like the tart and fruity flavor. It’s generally sweet fruity sour, and just delicious. So naturally, you’ll have a tart but lovely level; that’s why I never opt to add in the honey.
We can generally say that hibiscus tea has a generally complex flavor. But the best way to know it is to try it.
Should you serve it cold or hot?
It works both ways. I like to drink mine hot, but you can also drink it cold or warm. It’s all just as good; therefore, it has all to do with preference.
How to keep the leftover tea?
Of course, you may have some leftovers and don’t want to waste them. The good thing is that you can keep it in the fridge for up to five days. If you keep it any longer, the tea will lose its taste and flavor.
Is it okay to reheat the leftover tea?
Of course, yes, I do it all the time. Get it from the fridge and then reheat it and drink it. We want more and more of this tea, so we are here for it.
There you go; comment below if you have ever tasted the tea, and let me know if you like it. There’s so much benefit to using food and drink medicine. I’m here for it as long as it’s not for my harm. You see how easy it is to make hibiscus tea from dried flowers.