“We had something similar in Costa Rica. It was so refreshing I had to recreate it at home. This is very close, and it’s packed with healthful antioxidants too!” ~ Bobbi
If you can’t find a fresh stevia plant or the dried leaves, simply leave them out and lightly sweeten the tea when it’s done, using your favorite sweetener.
Make this tea by boiling the water, or setting mixture in the sun. We sweeten it with dried (or fresh) stevia herb, or sweeten to taste with honey, maple syrup, or your favorite sweetener instead (after the tea has steeped, but while still warm).
Tools:large (4-quart) saucepan, measuring cups and spoons, glass jar (or pitcher)
| Prep Time | |
| 5 minutes |
| Passive Time |
| 20 minutes (or longer) |
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Make this tea by boiling the water, or setting mixture in the sun. We sweeten it with dried (or fresh) stevia herb, or sweeten to taste with honey, maple syrup, or your favorite sweetener instead (after the tea has steeped, but while still warm).
Tools:large (4-quart) saucepan, measuring cups and spoons, glass jar (or pitcher)
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Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 6 bags hibiscus tea or 1/3 cup loose hibiscus petals, or about 1/2 cup of whole flowers)
- 1/2 tablespoon stevia leaves fresh or dried
- 2 (6-inch-long) stems fresh mint (optional)
Servings: people
Units:
Instructions
For hot-brewed:
- Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat.
- While waiting, measure loose tea and stevia herbs. (They can be placed in a tea ball, if you have one.)
- Rinse fresh mint stems.
- Remove boiling water from heat, then add mint, stevia, and tea. Steep 20 minutes. (For more intense flavor you can simmer for a few minutes first.)
- Remove herbs and tea. Transfer to a large glass jar or pitcher, pouring through a strainer or colander if it contains loose tea leaves.
- Dilute with additional water and add extra sweetener if desired. Store tea in refrigerator.
For sun-brewed:
- Measure loose tea and stevia. (They can be placed in a tea ball, if you have one.) Rinse fresh mint stems.
- Place herbs and tea in a large glass jar (or pitcher).
- Fill jar with at least 6 cups of water. Cover with a lid or a piece of fabric secured with a rubber band and leave in the sun about 4 hours.
- Remove herbs and tea bags or tea ball. If loose tea is not in a tea ball, just leave it in the container and strain when pouring.
- Dilute with additional water and add extra sweetener if desired. Store tea in refrigerator.
- To serve, garnish with a fresh sprig of mint if desired.
Recipe Notes
*Chef’s Tip:
If adding with honey, sugar, or other sweetener, mix in after the tea has steeped.
SERVING SUGGESTION:
- Pour over ice (use a colander or strainer if it contains loose tea or herbs), and garnish with fresh sprigs of mint or slices of citrus if desired.
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