Refreshing Hatta Date and Date Palm Flower Iced Tea

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

A cooling iced tea blending the rich sweetness of Hatta dates with delicate date palm flower essence, perfect for quenching thirst on warm days. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, brings together dried Hatta dates, date palm flowers (dried), water 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 70 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

• 6 pitted and chopped dried Hatta dates
• 2 tbsp date palm flowers (dried)
• 4 cups water
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 6 leaves for garnish fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups water, 6 chopped pitted Hatta dates, and 2 tbsp dried date palm flowers. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to extract flavors.
2. Step 2: Remove from heat and strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on solids to release maximum flavor. Stir in 2 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice while the liquid is still warm until honey dissolves.
3. Step 3: Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled.
4. Step 4: Serve over 1 cup ice cubes in tall glasses, garnished with fresh mint leaves for a fragrant finish.