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Strawberry Hibiscus Tea

Refreshing, ruby-red Strawberry Hibiscus Tea 🍓🌺 — naturally caffeine-free, lightly sweet, and bursting with real strawberry flavor. Perfect for summer sipping or easy party pitchers!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Course: Beverage, Brunch, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Global
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 4 cups water just boiled for steeping
  • 1/2 cup dried hibiscus petals or 4 hibiscus tea bags
  • 2 cups cold water for diluting/chilling
Fruit & Sweetener
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries diced, plus extra slices for serving
  • 1 to 3 tbsp honey or sugar to taste; or use zero-calorie sweetener
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice plus more to taste
Garnish (optional)
  • 1 handful fresh mint for serving
  • 3 cups ice for chilling and serving

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Pitcher
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Bring 4 cups of water just to a boil. Remove from heat, add dried hibiscus (or tea bags), cover, and steep 10 minutes. Strain petals or remove tea bags.
  2. While warm, sweeten to taste with honey or sugar (optional). Stir to dissolve.
  3. Macerate strawberries: combine diced strawberries with 1–2 tsp sweetener and 1 tsp lemon juice; lightly mash and let sit 5–10 minutes.
  4. In a pitcher, combine warm hibiscus tea, macerated strawberries with their juices, 2 cups cold water, and remaining lemon juice. Stir and adjust sweetness and acidity.
  5. Chill until cold. Serve over ice with strawberry slices, lemon wheels, and mint if desired.

Notes

Make up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate. For sparkling variation, top glasses with club soda. For stronger tea, steep hibiscus 12–15 minutes, then dilute to taste.