There are over 200 kinds of hibiscus, but today I’m discussing Hibiscus Sabdariffa. (Also called Roselle, Florida cranberry, red sorrel, or Jamaica sorrel.) This plant not only produces beautiful flowers, but the part of the hibiscus plant that protects and supports the flower (the calyx) is edible. It is popular in many cultures around the world for its wonderful tea.
Hibiscus tea is an infusion from crimson or deep magenta-colored calyces (sepals) of the roselle and is consumed both hot and cold. It has a tart, cranberry-like flavor , and I add honey or agave nectar to sweeten it. If you don’t grow this hibiscus, you can buy tea bags and loose hibiscus blooms by the pound. Amazon has multiple listings of hibiscus alone or mixed with other flavors. I always buy organic.
Today let’s look at a cooling, tasty sparkling beverage using dried hibiscus, citrus, and sparkling water. Tangy hibiscus tea is mixed with lemon or lime juice and sweetened with agave nectar. Add the sparkling water right before serving for a refreshing summer drink.
Sparkling Hibiscus Citrus Tea
Always use organic when available
Ingredients
Sparkling Hibiscus Citrus Tea
Ingredients
- 4 cups boiling water
- 4 bags hibiscus tea
- 1/2 cup agave nectar
- 3 lemons or limes juiced
- 2 cups sparkling water
- Citrus slices/wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In large pitcher combine boiling water, hibiscus tea, agave nectar, & citrus juice
- Stir well
- Let steep 30 to 60 minutes
- Remove tea bags
- Cool
- Add sparkling water and mix right before serving
- Add citrus slices or wedges to tea
Enjoy!
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Ohh! I love the sound of this. It sounds so refreshing, especially in the weather we have been having. x #MMBC
This sounds really refreshing tea X #mmbc
This sounds so lovely and refreshing! I have had hibiscus flowers in syrup before that you put in prosecco, but not in tea! 🙂
It’s good!
Oh my that looks so refreshing and it must taste amazing too!
thanks Mary
How refreshing and to think you can grow it yourself. Thanks for sharing.
thanks for the visit, sweetie!
Looks delicious
Sounds very interesting! Ps: Thanks for your concern. Sorry that parts of your country is burning. Hope it stops fast.
Hope the fires where you live stop too.
This does sound yummy Carol. I love anything red and would love to try this 🙂 Thanks for sharing at this week’s #CreativeMondays, hope to see you on Wednesday for our next blog hop.
See you Wednesday!
Looks delicious! I’m going to have to get some hibiscus blooms!
Be sure and use the right hibiscus. There’s only one that is edible.