Author Notes
I love iced tea and lemonade in the summer but sometimes its nice to switch things up a little. Last summer I was addicted to a hibiscus spritzer they sold at a local restaurant. I could never quite figure out the recipe so I came up with this one. Its light, fruity, sweet but not too sweet and the color is just so happy! —nycnomad
Ingredients
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4
Hibiscus Raspberry Tea Bags
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6 cups
Water
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4-6 tablespoons
Granulated Sugar (adjust sweetness to your taste)
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2-3
Limes
Directions
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Place the tea bags in a glass pitcher. Boil the water and pour into the pitcher.
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Allow the tea to steep for 5-10 minutes, longer if you prefer a stronger fruitier flavor.
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Remove the tea bags and wait for the tea to cool slightly.
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Add the sugar to the tea while it is still warm so that dissolves more easily.
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Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and chill completely.
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When you are ready to serve, slice the limes in half and squeeze 1/2 lime per glass and pour the tea over it. This prevents the lime from making the tea bitter while adding a lovely citrus burst to the tea.
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Serve over ice , with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint if you so choose. Sit back and enjoy!
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