Hibiscus-Honey Iced Tea

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Servings:
8

Serve up this lively (with or without rum) red tea to guests at an elegant luncheon.

Ingredients

  • 6 hibiscus tea bags

  • ½ cup honey

  • 1 cup fresh lime juice (from 8 to 10 limes)

  • 1 cup light rum (optional)

Directions

  1. In a large heatproof pitcher, combine tea bags, honey, and 5 cups boiling water; let steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add lime juice, rum (if using), and 3 cups cold water. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour (and up to 1 week). Serve over ice.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, June 2008

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