Super refreshing plus low in calories this non-alcoholic summer drink is one everyone needs, Hibiscus Iced Tea Sparkler. Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this drink will be your new go-to!
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Refreshing Hibiscus Iced Tea Sparkler
I’ve been making this drink for myself for years and finally figured I would share it! It is such a fun summer drink so I hope you like it!
I am a huge fan of hibiscus tea, the first time I tried it was years ago, it was a Starbucks hibiscus iced tea. Since then I tried many variations of it including a popular blend from Tazo Tea called Passion
and then I decided I liked it so much I ordered a 1 pound bag of loose hibiscus flowers so I could make my own tea (and FYI I never regretted getting a bag that large).
If you aren’t familiar with hibiscus tea you are more than likely to recognize it as a flower, it is a large bloom usually pink or red that are native to warm subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world.
So technically speaking it isn’t truly a tea but a herbal tea. It is naturally caffeine free, bright red, and known to have a floral but tart flavor almost comparable to cranberries.
It can be drank hot or cold but my personal preference is cold.
While it is recognized worldwide it is most commonly found as a beverage in Mexico and the Caribbean, as well as the rest of Central America and parts of South America. In these places you will most often seen it drank iced or made as part of aguas frescas. And while the beverage I am sharing with you today is a little different than an aguas fresca it does have some similar characteristics.
Whatever way you look at it there is nothing like a glass of ice cold tea when it is warm out. If you really love tea you should try out this Thai Iced Tea or even give my Hibiscus Margarita a try!
Buying Hibiscus Tea
Frontier Co-op Hibiscus Flowers
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Now in the recipe below I assume you already have the hibiscus tea made but in case you don’t it is super simple.
To start, like I said before I use my bulk bought hibiscus flowers, I use Frontier Co-op off of Amazon.
You can also use hibiscus tea found in tea bags like or you can use can even use a blend like the Tazo Passion I mentioned above.
I prefer making it cold brewed. To make it cold brewed you will want to add:
1.5 teaspoons + 1 cup water
(I usually double that and make 2 cups at a time). I add it to a jar or bottle with a lid, give it a shake and let it brew in the fridge overnight.
The next morning I use a mesh strainer to remove the hibiscus from the tea. It is that easy.
You can also make it warm, brewing it like a typical herbal tea and then cool it down in the fridge.
So now that you have your hibiscus tea ready lets make this delicious hibiscus iced tea sparkler.
How to make a Hibiscus Iced Tea Sparkler
Add 1 or 2 lime wedges and a small handful of ice to a large glass.
Fill glass halfway with the hibiscus tea, fill the remainder of the glass with the lime seltzer. Stir and enjoy immediately!
Now for a sweeter flavor you can add in a teaspoon of honey or sugar. Before adding the seltzer, stir the sweetener into the tea until dissolved. Just note sweetening the tea will add calories and alter the nutrition facts, although 1 teaspoon of sugar is only 16 calories, so still low calorie!
Or if you are into adult beverages I will point out this wouldn’t be bad with a shot of tequila or vodka if you are looking for a good low calorie mixer!
Is Hibiscus Iced Tea Healthy?
If you don’t over-sweeten it, yes!
Similar to other herbal teas many people claim health benefits, for example some people claim it might lower blood pressure but there is not a lot of evidence to back up most of the health claims.
BUT since it is an herbal tea it is low in calories! One 8oz cup of hibiscus tea contains only 2 calories! So if you are looking for a great beverage to sip on without the guilt, this is your drink!
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Hibiscus Iced Tea Sparkler
Ingredients
- 6oz unsweetened hibiscus tea
- 6oz lime flavored seltzer water
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
- Add lime wedges and ice to a large glass. Fill glass halfway with the hibiscus tea, fill the remainder of the glass with the lime seltzer. Stir and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For a sweeter flavor add in a teaspoon of honey or sugar before adding the seltzer, stir into the tea until dissolved. (Note, sweetening the tea will add calories and alter the nurtition facts, although 1 teaspoon of sugar is only 16 calories.)
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 2Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Nutritional data is automated, final nutritional information will depend on ingredients used and any changes made.
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Where do you buy ready made hibiscus tea? Do you brew your own?
Thanks!
I brew my own! I bought some loose leaf hibiscus from Amazon, they have plenty of options that are also in tea bags as well. Also I know there is a popular hibiscus tea by Tazo that is sold at a lot of grocery stores called Passion, this is usually found in tea bags but the do sell it pre-made as well but the pre-made tea isn’t sold everywhere.