Food Recipes Hibiscus Lemon Iced Tea 5.0 (1) 1 Review It only takes three ingredients to make this refreshing, fuchsia-hued drink, which is likely to become your go-to sip of the summer. The gorgeous color comes from dried hibiscus flowers, which brew into a delicious, antioxidant-rich tea with just a hint of tartness. By Ananda Eidelstein Ananda Eidelstein Ananda Eidelstein is a vegetable-loving food writer, recipe developer, and editor with nearly a decade of culinary and food media experience. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 02, 2022 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Greg DuPree Hands On Time: 10 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Yield: 6 serves Ingredients 6 hibiscus tea bags 2 medium lemons ½ cup granulated sugar Directions Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high. Add tea bags; let steep for 30 minutes. Gently squeeze tea bags to release any excess liquid and discard. Pour tea into a pitcher. While tea steeps, peel lemon zest into strips. Squeeze lemons to yield ¼ cup juice; set aside. Make lemon syrup: Bring sugar and ½ cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high. Cook, stirring often, until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; add lemon strips. Let cool for 30 minutes. Remove and discard lemon strips. Stir lemon syrup, lemon juice, and 4 cups water into tea. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. Serve over ice. Store, covered, in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Chef's Notes Turn the tea into a spritz by topping it off with sparkling wine. Rate It Print