Sparkling Hibiscus Green Iced Tea
A pretty and refreshing sparkling iced tea with amazing health benefits
Servings: 10
Calories: 14kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water boil in a measuring cup in the microwave
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 4-5 pieces star anise
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 5 bags hibiscus tea
- 8 bags green tea
- 6 ounces cranberry juice cocktail
- ½ fresh orange orange
- seltzer water
Instructions
- Place the whole cloves and star anise in the boiling water. Cover with a lid or small dish and set it aside for about 10 minutes to steep.
- Pour the 4 cups of cold filtered water into a large pitcher with a lid. Add the hibiscus and green tea bags and press down lightly so they're submerged.
- Add the cranberry juice, and a generous squeeze of the fresh orange juice. If desired, slice the orange half and add it to the pitcher.
- When the spices have finished steeping, add them along with the hot water to the pitcher.
- Cover the pitcher and let it stand on the counter for at least 2 hours, and up to 6 hours or until it's dark red in color.
- Remove the tea bags, and if desired, strain off the spices and orange slices.
- To serve, fill a glass with ice, add the tea until about ⅔ full, and top off with seltzer water.
- Keep the tea in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Note: it should keep longer if you remove the spices and fruit.
Notes
A pitcher of this hibiscus tea will last for about 4 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg