Hibiscus Sweet Tea

5 from 1 vote

Hibiscus sweet tea recipe you can make on your stovetop or pressure cooker. Unsweetened hibiscus iced tea can be made too, or sugar free tea

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: hibiscus, iced tea, strawberry, sweet tea

Servings:

Author: Justine

5 tea bags
8 c water
1/2 c sugar
1-2 tsp hibiscus syrup
1 tsp baking soda optional: if you steep the tea for 3 minutes or less, you won't need the baking soda. If you accidentally steep the tea longer, add the baking soda to reduce the bitterness of the tea.
Adding strawberries
1 lbs strawberries
2 c water
1 c sugar

* If adding strawberry flavor * Place the strawberries, 2 cups water and 1 cup white sugar in a medium-sized saucepan. Put saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle boil. Stirring occasionally, reduce heat to medium low until strawberries are well softened and liquid reduces by half. Drain the strawberries using a fine-mesh sieve and set the strawberry syrup aside to cool completely.
Meanwhile, boil 5 cups of water and then add the tea bags, then remove from heat. (add strawberries if you made them) Once the tea has cooled slightly, remove the tea bags and pour the tea into the pitcher.
Stir in the baking soda, 1/2 c. sugar (if you added the strawberries) or 1.5 c. sugar if you didn't add strawberry mixture + 1/3 c lemon juice if you want to add a citrus flavor. Allow to cool slightly. Add hibiscus flavoring, taste and adjust if you want more.
Refrigerate the sweet tea until it's completely cold. Serve over ice along with sliced strawberries and dried hibiscus flowers on top.