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Easy Peach Hibiscus Sparkling Tea

Easy Peach Hibiscus Sparkling Tea

A refreshing, vibrant, and naturally sweetened iced tea combining the tartness of hibiscus with the sweetness of peach, topped with sparkling water for effervescence.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hibiscus Concentrate
  • 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers Also known as sorrel or jamaica
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup peach nectar or juice Not sparkling
For Serving
  • 4 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda Unflavored preferred
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 medium peach Thinly sliced, for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Do not boil.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the dried hibiscus flowers to the hot syrup mixture and let steep for 15 minutes, allowing the liquid to turn a deep ruby red.
  3. Strain the hibiscus tea concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, discarding the steeped flowers. Press gently on the flowers to extract remaining liquid.
  4. Stir the peach nectar/juice into the hibiscus concentrate. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until very cold.
  5. To serve, fill four tall glasses halfway with ice. Pour 1/2 cup of the chilled peach-hibiscus concentrate into each glass.
  6. Top each serving with 1 cup of chilled sparkling water or club soda. Gently stir and garnish each glass with a thin slice of fresh peach.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, add 2-3 fresh mint leaves to the hibiscus while steeping. If you prefer a less sweet tea, reduce the initial sugar amount to 1/4 cup and add more peach nectar.