Description
Peach Hibiscus Sunset Tea is a refreshing and vibrant summer beverage combining the tart floral notes of hibiscus with the sweet juiciness of fresh peaches. This easy-to-make tea is perfect served warm or chilled, offering a naturally colorful drink that can be sweetened to your taste with honey or sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (whole or loosely packed for depth of flavor)
- 2 cups purified water
Fruit
- 1 large peach (fresh, ripe, peeled, and chopped into bite-sized cubes)
Sweetener
- Honey or sugar, to taste
Instructions
- Simmer the hibiscus: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of purified water with 1 cup of dried hibiscus flowers. Heat over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing it to simmer for about 5 minutes to extract the floral flavors.
- Steep the tea: Remove the saucepan from the heat, cover it, and let the hibiscus steep for 10 to 15 minutes. This step intensifies the tea’s vibrant color and tart flavor.
- Prepare the peach: While the tea steeps, wash and peel the large peach. Cut it into bite-sized cubes to add a fresh and fruity component to the tea.
- Strain the tea: Using a fine mesh sieve, strain the hibiscus tea into a pitcher to remove the flower solids, yielding a clear, richly colored tea.
- Add peaches and sweeten: Stir the chopped peaches into the warm hibiscus tea. Sweeten with honey or sugar according to your preference, mixing gently to combine.
- Serve warm or chilled: For a cold version, allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice if desired for a refreshing summer sip.
Notes
- You can substitute the peach with fresh mango or nectarine for a different but equally delicious fruity twist.
- Adjust the sweetness based on your taste preference or dietary requirements.
- Purified water is recommended to ensure a clean and crisp tea flavor.
- This tea can be served warm for a cozy drink or chilled for a refreshing summer beverage.
- Store leftover tea in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best flavor.
