Hibiscus Tea Strawberry Lemonade (Print)
A vibrant ruby-red beverage blending floral hibiscus, sweet strawberries, and tangy lemon for a refreshing summer drink.
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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2 cups water
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2 hibiscus tea bags or 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
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½ cup strawberries
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¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2-3 tablespoons maple syrup, adjusted to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
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Sliced strawberries
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Lemon slices
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Fresh mint leaves
# Steps:
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In a tea kettle, bring water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add hibiscus tea bags or dried hibiscus flowers. Steep for 5-7 minutes, then remove tea bags or strain flowers. Let the tea cool.
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Wash and slice strawberries. Add to a blender along with ¼ cup of cooled hibiscus tea. Blend until smooth, then optionally strain through a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag for a smoother texture.
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In a large pitcher, mix the remaining cooled hibiscus tea, strawberry purée, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Stir well. Adjust sweetness with more syrup or tartness with more lemon juice.
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Pour the mixture over ice. Garnish with lemon slices, fresh strawberries, and mint leaves as desired. Enjoy!
# Additional Notes:
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Hibiscus tea can be brewed 2-3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator to save time.