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A white mug of herbal tea sits by a glass jar of dried herbs—perfect for learning how to use roselle hibiscus—resting on a weathered wooden surface outdoors, surrounded by lush green plants in the background.
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Roselle Citrus Tea

A bright, ruby-red citrus tea made with roselle and lemon herbal flavors — refreshing hot or iced and naturally tart-sweet with floral citrus notes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: diverse, fresh, from the garden, health benefits, healthy recipes, homemade, refreshing, summer, summer party drink, superfoods, sweet-tart
Author: Angela Judd

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup freeze-dried roselle
  • ½ cup freeze-dried lemon verbena leaves
  • ¼ cup freeze-dried stevia or less depending on taste
  • ½ cup freeze-dried lemon grass
  • ¼ cup freeze-dried lemon peel
  • lemon slices optional
  • orange slices optional
  • honey optional

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients in a blender.
    Four piles of different colored dried herbs and powders, including Roselle Citrus Tea, are arranged in a circle on a gray surface.
  • Pulse ingredients for a couple of seconds to lightly chop.
    A close-up of a mixture of dried green herbs and pink flower petals in a bowl, perfect for brewing Roselle Citrus Tea.
  • Store in an airtight jar.
    A glass container with a spoon in it, filled with refreshing Roselle Citrus Tea.
  • When ready to enjoy, steep two teaspoons in 8 oz of boiling water for 10 minutes.
    Left: Water pouring into a pot of dried herbs. Right: Bubbly, vibrant Roselle Citrus Tea blend with red and green bits.
  • If you prefer a cold drink, make roselle citrus iced tea by cooling the tea, and adding ice cubes and lemon slices. This makes for a refreshing and healthy summer drink.
    Mug of Roselle Citrus Tea beside a jar of dried herbs with a wooden scoop, on a wooden surface outdoors.

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