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Hibiscus tea with honey

Valentine's Day Drinks 15 min Easy 12 wyświetleń ~2.60 PLN - (0)
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Description

Refreshing, intensely red tea made from dried hibiscus flowers, gently sweetened with honey – the perfect drink for Valentine's Day. The infusion has a distinct, slightly tart flavor with fruity and floral notes, beautifully presented in a transparent cup or glass, and the addition of lemon juice and a cinnamon stick (optional) can enhance the aroma. Serve hot or slightly cooled, as a romantic touch to chocolate dessert or for evening conversations by candlelight. The drink is rich in antioxidants, low-calorie (without additives), and its intense color makes it an impressive element on the table.

Ingredients (5)

Servings:
4
  • Dried hibiscus flowers 8 g
  • Water 1000 ml
  • wildflower honey 60 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Lemon (juice) 1.2 szt.
  • Cinnamon stick 1.5 szt.
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Preparation steps

Brewing

1

Prepare the tools: a kettle to boil water, a glass pitcher or infuser (preferably glass to admire the color), a tea strainer, and 4 cups of 250 ml each. Measure out the dried hibiscus flowers (8 g) and place them at the bottom of the pitcher or infuser.

Ingredients: Dried hibiscus flowers
Use a glass pitcher with a capacity of at least 1.2 l. If you don't have a kitchen scale, 8 g of dried herbs is about 2 tablespoons loosely packed. Avoid metal infusers if you want to keep the infusion's color clear.
2

Boil 1000 ml of water in a kettle. When the water starts to boil, wait 20–30 seconds for the temperature to drop to about 95°C (ideal for brewing hibiscus — it doesn't have to be exact, just a short pause is enough).

Ingredients: Water
Use an electric kettle or a pot. If you have a kitchen thermometer, a temperature of 95°C is optimal; if not, wait 20–30 seconds after boiling the water.
3

Pour the dried hibiscus flowers with hot water (about 1000 ml) in a jug. If you are using a cinnamon stick (optional), add it to the jug now. Cover the jug with a lid or a plate to maintain the temperature.

Ingredients: Dried hibiscus flowers, Water, Cinnamon stick
Use a pitcher with a lid or a small plate to keep the aromas from escaping. The cinnamon stick should be whole and dry — it provides a subtle yet noticeable aroma during the short steeping.
4

Steep the hibiscus for 7–10 minutes. For a milder flavor, choose 7 minutes; for a more intense, tart taste and deeper color, leave it for 10 minutes. After 7 minutes, check the color — it should be bright red, with a floral and slightly fruity aroma.

Ingredients: Dried hibiscus flowers
Set a timer for 7 minutes and check the taste. Do not steep for too long (over 12 minutes), as the infusion can become very astringent and bitter. The steeping time has the greatest impact on the flavor.
5

After the time has passed, strain the infusion through a fine sieve into a clean pot or pitcher to remove the petals. If you brewed with a cinnamon stick, remove it now. You now have a bright red, clear hibiscus infusion.

Ingredients: Dried hibiscus flowers
Use a fine tea strainer or coffee paper filters if you want complete clarity. Pour slowly to avoid disturbing the sediment at the bottom.

Sweetening and seasoning

6

Add honey (60 g) to the hot but not boiling infusion. Wait 2–3 minutes after straining/pouring, so that the temperature of the infusion drops slightly (to about 60°C), then add the honey by the tablespoon, stirring with a wooden spoon or small spatula until dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness.

Ingredients: wildflower honey
Use a wooden spoon or teaspoon for mixing. If the infusion is very hot (above 70°C), add the honey gradually, as high temperatures can partially reduce its nutritional value — but it will still add flavor. For a vegan version, replace honey with brown sugar (the ingredient is then not optional).
7

If you are using lemon (optional), squeeze the juice from 60 g of lemon (about 0.6 pieces) and add 10–20 g of juice (about 1 tablespoon = 15 g) to the pitcher at the beginning. Stir again and taste: the lemon juice will brighten the flavor and enhance the fruity notes of hibiscus. Adjust the amount of juice to your preference.

Ingredients: Lemon (juice)
Use a manual citrus juicer or a fork to extract the juice. If you're concerned about too much acidity, add the juice gradually — you can always add more, but you can't take it away.

Serving

8

Serve the tea hot in transparent cups (250 ml each) or in small glasses to highlight the red color. You can decorate each drink with a slice of lemon on the rim or a few fresh rose petals (optional). Serve with a small plate and a teaspoon for possible sweetening.

Ingredients: Water, Dried hibiscus flowers, wildflower honey, Lemon (juice)
It's best to use glass cups so that the color of the brew is part of the Valentine's presentation. If you are serving the drink cold, let the brew cool completely and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, serving with ice.

Fun Fact

💡

Hibiscus tea (karkade) is traditional in many cultures: in Sudan and Egypt, it is consumed cold or hot as a refreshing drink, and its intense red color has been associated with love and life for centuries – which is why it is perfect for Valentine's Day.

Best for

Walentynki Romantyczne wieczory Chłodne dni

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve in transparent cups or glasses, add a slice of lemon on the rim and optionally a few edible rose petals. A chocolate dessert, almond cookies, or small macarons pair well with the tea. You can also serve honey in a separate bowl for guests to adjust the sweetness.

🥡 Storage

Store unsweetened infusion in a tightly sealed pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Sweetened infusion with honey should be stored for a maximum of 24 hours in the refrigerator. To serve hot again, heat slowly over low heat, avoiding boiling (to preserve the aroma), and optionally sweeten with fresh honey.

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