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Refreshing Hibiscus Iced Tea Lemonade Recipe with Fresh Mint

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A tart, floral, and refreshingly cool hibiscus iced tea lemonade with fresh mint, perfect for summer and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 hibiscus tea bags
  • 4 cups (960 ml) filtered or spring water
  • 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 medium lemons)
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (adjust to taste; can substitute honey or agave syrup)
  • 15–20 fresh mint leaves (a handful)
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: 1-2 cups (240-480 ml) sparkling water for a fizzy twist

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups (960 ml) of filtered water to a rolling boil in a saucepan or kettle, about 5 minutes.
  2. Place 4 hibiscus tea bags in a heatproof pitcher. Pour the hot water over the tea bags and steep for 10-12 minutes until deep red and fragrant.
  3. Remove the tea bags, squeezing gently to extract flavor. While the tea is still warm, stir in ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar until fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness if needed.
  4. While the tea steeps, squeeze fresh lemons to get 1 cup (240 ml) of juice. Strain seeds if necessary.
  5. Add the fresh lemon juice to the sweetened hibiscus tea and stir gently to combine.
  6. Tear or gently bruise 15-20 fresh mint leaves to release oils, then stir into the tea mixture.
  7. Refrigerate the pitcher for at least 1 hour to chill and let flavors meld. Alternatively, add plenty of ice cubes to cool faster (may dilute slightly).
  8. Serve chilled over ice, garnished with a sprig of fresh mint or a lemon slice.
  9. Optional: For a sparkling version, add 1-2 cups (240-480 ml) sparkling water just before serving and stir gently.

Notes

Do not steep hibiscus tea longer than 12 minutes to avoid bitterness. Sweeten while tea is warm for best sugar dissolution. Bruise mint leaves gently to release oils without bitterness. Fresh lemon juice is preferred over bottled for brightness. Chill thoroughly for best flavor. Adjust sweetness gradually to taste. For a sparkling version, add sparkling water just before serving. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days; add fresh mint when serving.

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