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A tall glass of deep ruby hibiscus ginger iced tea over ice, garnished with lime slices on the rim, surrounded by halved limes on a wooden surface with a linen cloth and greenery in the background.

Refreshing Hibiscus Ginger Iced Tea

A vibrant, ruby-red Refreshing Hibiscus Ginger Iced Tea featuring the tart, floral flavor of steeped hibiscus petals perfectly balanced with the warming, spicy kick of fresh ginger and bright lime.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups filtered water For brewing
  • ½ cup dried hibiscus petals Also known as Flor de Jamaica
  • 2 inches fresh ginger root Peeled and sliced thinly
  • ⅓ cup agave nectar Or honey, adjust to desired sweetness
  • 2 whole fresh limes One juiced for the tea, one sliced into thin wheels for garnish
  • 4 cups crushed ice Essential for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepan For boiling the water
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer For cleanly removing the petals and ginger
  • 1 Large Glass Pitcher For chilling and storing the tea
  • 4 Tall serving glasses For presentation

Method
 

  1. Bring the filtered water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan, then immediately turn off and remove from the heat.
  2. Stir the dried hibiscus petals and fresh ginger slices into the hot water to begin the flavor infusion.
  3. Let the mixture steep undisturbed for exactly 15 minutes; steeping longer will cause the tea to become overly bitter.
  4. Pour the warm tea through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, discarding the used petals and ginger slices.
  5. Stir the agave nectar and fresh lime juice into the warm tea until completely dissolved, then chill in the refrigerator for two hours.
  6. Fill tall, clear serving glasses completely to the top with crushed ice to create a frosty base for the drink.
  7. Pour the chilled ruby-red tea over the crushed ice until the glass is nearly full.
  8. Garnish by arranging three thin lime wheels overlapping on top of the ice before serving immediately.

Notes

Pack your tall serving glass completely to the brim with crushed ice; this instantly chills the tea and provides a sturdy base to beautifully display the overlapping lime wheels on top.