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Iced Roselle Tea Recipe

Courtney
Learn to turn lovely dried roselle petals into a refreshing and delicious iced tea! Iced Roselle Tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is easy to make and a tried and true crowd pleaser! Whether you like your tea sweet or unsweetened, you are sure to love this bright pink floral tea.
5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Herbal Tea
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 48 kcal

Equipment

  • Stainless Steel Mesh Tea Ball
  • Fine Mesh Stainless Steel Mini Tea Strainer
  • Glass Pitcher With Lid

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 Cup Heaping Dried Whole Roselle Petals hibiscus sabdariffa
  • 4 Cups Filtered Water
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar optional

Instructions
 

STEPS FOR ICED ROSELLE TEA

  • Over medium heat, add water (and optional sugar) to the saucepan.
  • Once water is boiling add in roselle flowers and lightly stir.
  • Cover and steep for 10 minutes. (This allows the tea a strong brew that won’t be weakened when poured over ice.
  • Strain out roselle petals.
  • Allow the tea to cool and transfer to a refrigerator-safe container.
  • To serve, pour over ice.

STEPS FOR COLD BREW ROSELLE TEA

  • Pour 4 cups of water into a refrigerator safe pitcher with a lid.
  • Add about 1/4 cup of roselle petals. 
  • Press flowers down into the water and fasten the lid.
  • Refrigerate for about 4 hours. 
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to use your favorite sweetener. Options can include honey, stevia, or maple syrup.

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Keyword rosella tea, roselle tea