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National Iced Tea Day Rhubarb Hibiscus Iced Tea

A refreshing and vibrant iced tea combining the tartness of rhubarb with the floral notes of hibiscus, perfect for celebrating National Iced Tea Day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hibiscus Tea Base
  • 4 cups water for brewing
  • 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
  • 1 cup sugar adjust to taste
Rhubarb Syrup
  • 2 cups chopped rhubarb fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup water for syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
To Serve
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method
 

Prepare Hibiscus Tea
  1. In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the dried hibiscus flowers. Steep for 10 minutes.
  2. Strain the hibiscus tea into a pitcher, discarding the flowers. Stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved. Let cool.
Make Rhubarb Syrup
  1. In another saucepan, combine 2 cups of chopped rhubarb, 1 cup of water, and 1 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Strain the syrup into a container, discarding the solids. Let cool.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a glass, combine 1 part hibiscus tea with 1 part rhubarb syrup. Adjust sweetness if desired.
  2. Add ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Notes

For a more intense flavor, let the hibiscus tea steep longer. Adjust the sweetness of the rhubarb syrup to your preference.