Blueberry Hibiscus Iced Tea
Vibrant iced hibiscus tea paired with a honey-based blueberry syrup is the perfect drink for a hot summer day! The recipe makes extra blueberry syrup, which is an excellent addition to any iced summer beverage (I'm looking at you, iced matcha!).
Servings 1 Drink
Equipment
- One-litre jar
- Tea ball/steeper (optional. Only needed if using loose-leaf tea)
- Small fine-mesh sieve
Ingredients
Hibiscus Tea
- 1 tablespoon loose-leaf hibiscus tea (or two hibiscus tea bags)
- 4 cups boiling water
- Juice of one lemon
Blueberry Syrup
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped out
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (from approximately half a lemon)
- Pinch of sea salt
Blueberry Hibiscus Iced Tea
- Ice
- 1 - 1½ ounces blueberry syrup (start with 1 oz, then adjust to preferred sweetness.)
- 1 cup iced hibiscus tea
- Fresh mint, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
Hibiscus Tea
- Add the tea ball/steeper of hibiscus tea, or hibiscus teabags, to a one-litre jar. Pour over the boiling water. Add the lemon juice and stir.
- Allow the tea to steep, covered in the fridge, for eight hours or overnight. You want the tea to be fully cooled before making your iced tea.
Blueberry Syrup
- To a small saucepan, add the blueberries, honey, water, vanilla bean, lemon zest, and a pinch of sea salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup has reduced and the blueberries have broken down.
- Place a small fine-mesh sieve over a small jar or bowl. Strain the syrup through the sieve to remove the chunks of blueberry. Be sure to save the chunky blueberry mixture! It is delicious and pairs beautifully with toast, pancakes, etc.
- Store the syrup in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to a week. This recipe makes more syrup than you'll need for an iced tea.
Blueberry Hibiscus Iced Tea
- Fill your favourite glass with ice. Add one ounce of the blueberry syrup, followed by one cup of the chilled hibiscus tea. Stir, taste, and adjust the sweetness to your liking. Garnish with some fresh mint and enjoy!