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The best refresher drink Hibiscus Tea with Watermelon, and kiwi

Hibiscus Watermelon Refresher Drink

An easy delicious and healthy refresher drink. Herbal dried Hibiscus steeped into a tea then fresh watermelon and kiwi are added for a healthy refreshing drink. Can be sipped warm or pour over ice cubes. Great for Spring or Summer.
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Course: Drinks, Easy, Healthy, Snack
Cuisine: American, Caribbean, Gluten free Cuisine, Healthy, Mediterranean
Keyword: Gluten Free Recipes, Hibiscus Tea Refresher, Hibiscus Tea Watermelon Refresher Drink, Spring Drinks, Spring Refresher Drinks, Summer Drinks, Summer Refreshers, Watermelon Drinks, Watermelon Refresher Drink
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Cooling Time: Optional: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Julietkitchen By Chef Yasmin

Equipment

  • 1 Stovetop teapot (or a saucepan) We love this glass teapot
  • 1 Pitcher
  • 1 Bowl or pot for mashing the watermelon and kiwi
  • 1 cocktail/bar muddler or a wooden spoon

Ingredients

FOR THE HIBISCUS TEA

FOR THE WATERMELON KIWI INFUSION

  • 2 Kiwis Peeled and Chopped or Sliced
  • 1 small piece of ginger about 1 inch length 1/2 inch diameter. Peeled and chopped.
  • 12 -15 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 small sprigs thyme leaves
  • 1 lime zested and juiced
  • 2 cups watermelon chopped

Instructions

MAKE THE TEA

  • In a tea pot or saucepan, bring the water just to a boil. Turn off the stove. Add the dried hibiscus flowers. Let the hibiscus steep for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Strain the tea. Discard the hibiscus. Cool.
    Note: to quick cool place the tea in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.

PREPARE THE WATERMELON MIXTURE

  • In a bowl or small pot, add the kiwi, ginger, lime zest and juice, mint leaves, thyme and watermelon.
  • Use a cocktail/bar muddler or wooden spoon and smash all the ingredients into a puree.
    Note: the puree doesn't need to be smooth.

LET'S BRING THE REFRESHER DRINK TOGETHER

  • Once the tea is cool, Pour it into the puréed ingredients. Stir.
  • Strain the drink into a pitcher. Discard the puréed stuff.
  • Pour over ice cubes and enjoy.
    Alternatively, if the preference is a warm sip, no need to cool the hibiscus tea.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1051IU | Vitamin C: 92mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg