Spiced Hibiscus Lemon Iced Tea

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-23 · Updated 2026-07-23

A vibrant iced tea infused with floral hibiscus and warming spices, balanced by fresh lemon juice for a bright and refreshing drink. This recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, brings together dried hibiscus flowers, water, whole 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 40 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

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

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil over high heat. Add 2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers, 1 whole cinnamon stick, and 4 whole cloves; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until fragrant and deeply colored.
2. Step 2: Remove from heat and strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher, discarding solids. Stir in 2 tbsp honey while the tea is warm until fully dissolved.
3. Step 3: Add 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice to the tea and stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
5. Step 5: To serve, fill glasses with 2 cups ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and serve immediately.