Rose Bud Hibiscus Tea

close-up photo of rosebuds and hibiscus steeping to make tea

Rosebud Hibiscus Tea tastes lovely, but as with all herbal teas, there's more. These herbs can address depression, constipation, anxiety, insomnia and blood sugar issues. Dried roses and hibiscus provide immune boosting and a record-high dose of antioxidants.

Course Afternoon tea, Beverage, Tea

Cuisine American, Indian

Keyword hibiscus, rose, rose petal, tea

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 19kcal

Author Megan

Cost $1.00

Equipment

small saucepan or stove top-safe tea pot

Ingredients

4 cups filtered water
2 Tablespoons rose buds or petals
1 Tablespoon hibiscus petals

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the 3 ingredients.
Bring the water to a simmer and turn off the heat, stirring briefly to saturate the buds.
Allow the tea to steep for 10 minutes.
Strain it, as the hibiscus blossoms can be bitter if steeped too long.
Sweeten and serve hot.

Notes

In warm weather, or as a thirst quencher, this also makes a great iced tea.

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