Description
Peach Hibiscus Sunset Tea is a vibrant and refreshing summer beverage combining the tart floral notes of hibiscus with the sweet, juicy flavor of ripe peaches. Lightly sweetened with honey or sugar, this iced tea is perfect for cooling down on warm days and can be enjoyed chilled or slightly warm.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (whole or loosely packed)
- 2 cups purified water
Fruit and Sweetener
- 1 large ripe peach (washed, peeled, and chopped into bite-sized cubes)
- Honey or sugar to taste
Instructions
- Simmer Hibiscus Flowers: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of purified water and 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers. Heat over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing it to cook for about 5 minutes to extract flavors.
- Steep the Tea: Remove the saucepan from heat and cover it. Let the hibiscus flowers steep in the hot water for 10 to 15 minutes to develop a deep, flavorful tea.
- Prepare the Peach: While the tea steeps, wash, peel, and chop 1 large peach into bite-sized cubes, ready to infuse the tea with natural sweetness.
- Strain the Tea: After steeping, strain the hibiscus tea through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, removing the flower solids for a smooth beverage.
- Add Peaches: Gently stir the chopped peaches into the strained hibiscus tea to combine flavors and add texture.
- Sweeten: While the tea is still warm, stir in honey or sugar incrementally to your preferred level of sweetness, ensuring it dissolves completely.
- Chill (Optional): For a cold refreshing drink, allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled before serving. Alternatively, enjoy it warm.
Notes
- Use purified or filtered water for the best flavor clarity.
- Adjust the sweetness according to taste; start with a small amount of honey or sugar and add more if desired.
- Peach can be substituted with other stone fruits like mango or nectarine for a different flavor twist.
- Steeping time can be extended up to 20 minutes for a stronger hibiscus taste, but may increase tartness.
- Serve over ice for an extra refreshing summer beverage.
