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Hibiscus Iced Tea with Lemon

Bright hibiscus, a squeeze of lemon, and plenty of ice. A simple way to turn your favourite infusion into a refreshing cold drink.

Hibiscus Iced Tea with Lemon
Time: 10 minutes, plus coolingMakes: 2 glasses
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Adjust the lemon and sweetness to your taste. Let hot tea cool before pouring it into serving glasses.

Ingredients

  • 2 Melvins Hibiscus Hit tea bags
  • 500 ml freshly boiled water
  • 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices and optional honey or sugar

Method

  1. Steep the tea bags in the hot water according to the pack instructions, then remove them.
  2. If using honey or sugar, stir it into the warm infusion. Allow the tea to cool.
  3. Add the lemon juice a little at a time, tasting as you go.
  4. Fill two glasses with ice, pour over the cooled tea, and finish with lemon slices.