Description
Peach Hibiscus Sunset Tea is a beautifully vibrant and refreshing beverage perfect for summer. This natural infusion combines tart and floral dried hibiscus flowers with sweet, fresh peaches, gently sweetened with honey or sugar. Served warm or chilled, it’s a delightful drink to cool down and hydrate with a fruity floral twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Ingredients
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (whole or loosely packed)
- 2 cups purified water
Fruit & Sweetener
- 1 large peach, peeled and chopped into bite-sized cubes
- Honey or sugar to taste
Instructions
- Simmer the Hibiscus: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of purified water and 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers. Heat over medium, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes to extract the floral and tart flavors.
- Steep the Tea: After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat and cover it. Let the hibiscus flowers steep in the hot water for 10 to 15 minutes to deepen the tea’s color and taste.
- Prepare the Peach: While the tea steeps, wash, peel, and chop the large peach into bite-sized cubes to release its sweet aroma and add texture to the tea.
- Strain the Hibiscus Tea: Using a fine mesh sieve, strain the hibiscus tea into a pitcher, removing the flower solids to create a smooth tea base.
- Add Peaches to Tea: Stir the chopped peaches gently into the strained tea, allowing their flavor to meld with the hibiscus infusion.
- Sweeten the Tea: While the tea is still warm, add honey or sugar according to your taste preference, ensuring the sweetener dissolves completely.
- Chill if Desired: If you prefer your Peach Hibiscus Sunset Tea cold, let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice for a refreshing summer drink.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh peach with mango or nectarine for a different fruity profile.
- Adjust sweetness with honey or sugar based on your preference or dietary needs.
- For a stronger tea flavor, increase steeping time up to 20 minutes.
- Serve immediately when warm for a cozy drink or chilled for a refreshing iced tea.
