How To Make Hibiscus Tea with Dried Flowers

I have a huge hibiscus tree outside my house that blooms loads of flowers. The fresh flowers are great for making teas, but I know not everyone has access to these flowers.

I previously shared my post on How to Make Zobo, which is also made from hibiscus flowers and originates from Nigeria.

So today, I will specifically be sharing how to make hibiscus tea using dried flowers.

What Is Hibiscus?

Hibiscus is a flowering plant native to tropical and warm climates around the world.

When I was learning about flowers as a child, I remember it being one of the easiest to identify because of the shape of its petals, the color and the stem in the middle.

Depending on what part of the world you are from or are living at the moment, chances are that you would have seen this flowers growing or used for decorative purposes.

The parts of the plant that we use for making tea are the petals.

The petals are usually dried and when you use them to make your tea, they produce a deep pink color.

What Ingredients Can I Use to Make Hibiscus Tea?

To get started, you would need a few items including:

• Dried hibiscus petals: 2 tablespoons
• Water: 4 cups
• Optional additions for flavor:
  • Honey or sugar: for sweetness
  • Lemon or lime juice: for a citrusy twist
  • Cinnamon stick or cloves: for a hint of spice

How Do I Make Hot Hibiscus Tea?

1. Boil the Water: Heat up 4 cups of water in a pot or kettle until it boils.
2. Add the Hibiscus Petals: Once the water boils, turn off the heat and add 2 tablespoons of dried hibiscus petals. If you’re feeling adventurous, add a cinnamon stick or a few cloves at this stage for added flavor.
3. Steep the Tea: Cover the pot and let the petals steep for 5–10 minutes. The longer you steep, the stronger and deeper the flavor will be.
4. Strain and Serve: Strain the tea into cups to remove the petals. Add a splash of lemon juice for extra brightness and sweeten with honey or sugar to taste.
5. Enjoy Warm: Pour yourself a steaming cup, and savor the rich, tart flavor and gorgeous magenta color.

Why Drink Hibiscus Tea?

A lot of people drink Hibiscus tea because it looks good and has some health benefits.

Regular consumption can:

• Lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
• Boost immunity with its high antioxidant content.
• Support digestion by aiding in detoxification.
• Relieve menstrual cramps and hormonal imbalances.

It is important to remember that because Hibiscus tea can lower blood pressure, it might not be ideal for those with already low levels.

Also in Nigeria, pregnant women are told not to drink this as it could potentially affect their hormones.

Brewing hibiscus tea is not only simple but also therapeutic.

Let’s drink up!

You should be all done with learning how to make hibiscus tea with dried flowers. Your tea should be ready to serve as a refreshing drink! Thanks for being here. Let me know if you enjoyed making this recipe and any substitutions you make to this drink.