Here are not one, not two, but THREE variations on hibiscus tea from farmer, certified homeopath and wellness consultant Jeni Jarrod of Crystal Organic Farm. Each recipe is super easy and delicious!
Aside from being delicious, hibiscus tea is rich in Vitamin C, minerals and antioxidants, and has many potential health benefits.
Sun Tea
Ingredients
- 1 pint hibiscus calyx
- 1 quart water
- Optional: fresh lemon, tulsi, mint, honey or stevia
Preparation
- Fill quart-sized mason jar with one pint of hibiscus calyx
- Fill to the top with water
- Set in the sun for 8 hours
- Strain & enjoy over ice!
Option to add: fresh lemon, tulsi, mint, honey or stevia
Bonus! Quick Cup of Hibiscus Tea
- Put 2-3 hibiscus calyx in a mug
- Pour boiling water over calyx
- Steep, covered, for 15 min
- Strain & enjoy!
Favorite Hibiscus Tea
Ingredients
- 1 pint hibiscus calyx
- 2-3 quarts water
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Grated Ginger
Preparation
- Bring everything to a boil then immediately turn off, remove from heat & cover
- Let steep for around 2 hours (steep less or more, depending on how strong you like your tea)
- Add honey (if you like) while tea is still warm
- Strain and put in the fridge
Enjoy cold over ice or warm!