How To Steep Hibiscus Tea

Steeped Hibiscus Tea is a lovely ruby-red color.

Here are my instructions on how to steep hibiscus tea leaves and tea bags. Follow my lead and you’re guaranteed a wonderfully fragrant hot tea that’s not too strong or too tart.

Please note: these are my instructions for hot hibiscus tea, not ice tea.

How To Steep Hibiscus Loose Leaf Tea

• Heat fresh water to a rolling boil. (Filtered water optional.)
• If you’re using a teapot: put 1 tablespoon of hibiscus loose leaf tea into a large tea ball or directly into your teapot.
• If you’re using a mug: put 1 teaspoon of hibiscus loose leaf tea into mug.
• Pour boiling water into teapot or mug.
• Close teapot, or cover mug, and wait for 5 to 7 minutes. If you like your tea very strong, wait for 10 minutes then stir.
• Remove the tea ball if you’re using one.
• You now have a beautifully red hibiscus tea that’s ready to drink!
• Natural hibiscus has a tart taste, a bit like cranberries. For a touch of sweetness, add a tablespoon of honey.

How To Steep Hibiscus Teabags

• Heat fresh water to a rolling boil. (Filtered water optional.)
• Put 1 hibiscus teabag in teapot or tea mug.
• Pour boiling water into teapot or tea mug.
• Close teapot, or cover mug, and wait for 5 minutes.
• Remove the teabag.
• If your hibiscus tea is a rich, beautiful red, that means it’s ready to drink!
• If you’d like your tea a little sweeter, add a tablespoon of honey.