Citrus-Spiced Hibiscus Iced Tea

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

A vibrant, tart hibiscus iced tea infused with warm spices and fresh citrus, perfect for cooling down with complex depth. This recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, brings together dried hibiscus flowers, water, cinnamon stick for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 45 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers
• 4 cups water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• as needed ice cubes
• 4 orange slices

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add 1/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 whole cloves, and 1 tbsp orange zest. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes until deeply colored and aromatic.
2. Step 2: Remove from heat and strain the tea through a fine sieve into a pitcher. Stir in 2 tbsp honey while warm until fully dissolved.
3. Step 3: Add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice to the tea and stir well. Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. Step 4: To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled hibiscus tea over the ice. Garnish each glass with an orange slice for a fresh citrus aroma.