PINK HONEY-SWEETENED HIBISCUS TEA

Make a honey-sweetened celebration tea with pink floral hibiscus flowers and green herbal cardamom pods. Cardamom Hibiscus Sweet Tea brings a refreshing burst of sweet, tart, floral, herbal, and citrusy flavors.

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ABOUT THIS CARDAMOM HIBISCUS SWEET TEA RECIPE

Overcome coffee shop cravings with simple to make Cardamom Hibiscus Sweet Tea.

Drinking daily sugar from the local coffee shop won’t offer the health benefits our bodies need to thrive. But, it’s nice to have a couple go-to sweet drinks to serve on occasion. And, this one is beautiful. Keep this sweet tea recipe on hand for celebrations.

Of course, you decide what days beyond official holidays (like Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter) count as occasions and celebrations. So, there’s wiggle room 😄.

Mild sweetness from raw honey, and healthy ingredients like hibiscus and cardamom, help provide a healthier sweet treat.

This simple recipe makes ½ gallon of tea. Easily double it for parties. Serve it at fancy dinner parties in your dining room or take it for tailgating at the next game.

organic green cardamom pods for hibiscus tea recipe

HELPFUL EQUIPMENT
mortar and pestle – open and bruise the cardamom pods and seeds with this
large sauce pan – preferably a pan with a lid
stainless steel strainer – a stainless fine mesh strainer
canning jars with lids – these makes storing and transferring the hibiscus tea easier

CARDAMOM HIBISCUS SWEET TEA INGREDIENTS
filtered water – quality water matters for taste and health
cardamom pods and seeds – use whole green cardamom pods
dried hibiscus flowers – use whole organic hibiscus flowers (or cut and sifted flowers if you can’t get whole)
raw honey – use an overflowing 1/3 cup of raw honey

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Ice dilutes the flavor. If you choose to use ice add it to cold tea and drink it immediately.

STORAGE OPTIONS

For easy storage and service keep prepared hibiscus tea in quart sized canning jars. Store them in the refrigerator.

REMINDER!

Prepare this ahead so it can chill for several hours, or overnight, in the refrigerator.

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