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SkinnyMS

Cool Down Hibiscus Iced Tea

With natural sweeteners, this iced tea is the perfect drink for a hot summer day.
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Universal
Keyword: Diabetic-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Quick and Easy
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 71kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup hibiscus flowers (jamaica) or 6-8 hibiscus tea bags
  • 1/2 gallon water for boiling, reserve 3 cups
  • 1/2 cup agave nectar honey, or coconut palm sugar (more to taste, if desired)
  • ice

Instructions

  • Add flowers or tea bags to 1 liter water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add in sweetener and stir to dissolve. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add 3 cups of reserved water and ice to pitcher. Pour the boiled tea through a fine-mesh strainer set above a pitcher, pressing down on flowers to squeeze in any of the liquid.

Nutrition

Serving: 8fluid ounces | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 3mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4