Hibiscus Iced tea

Ingredients

For the iced hibiscus tea

1. Hibiscus tea leaves (dried): 1–2 tbsp (or 2–3 tea bags, if using)
2. Water: 2 cups (480 ml)
3. Lime: 1–2 tsp juice (or wedges to taste)
4. Optional sweetener: 1–2 tsp honey / sugar / monk fruit, to taste
5. Ice: as needed

For the hibiscus + chandan blend

1. Hibiscus powder: 1/2–1 tsp
2. Chandan (sandalwood) powder: 1–2 tsp
3. Optional: a small pinch of turmeric (only if you like—tastes earthy)

Instructions

1) Brew the hibiscus tea

1. Add hibiscus leaves to a pot with water.
2. Simmer gently for 8–12 minutes (or steep off-heat for 15–25 minutes if you prefer).
3. Strain. Let it cool slightly.

2) Make it iced

1. Pour over ice in a glass.
2. Add lime juice (and sweetener if using). Stir.

Optional: Add “hibiscus powder + chandan powder” (drinkable version)

Important: powders can settle and may taste gritty. Keep it light.

1. In a small cup, mix:
2. hibiscus powder (1/2–1 tsp)
3. chandan powder (1–2 tsp)
4. Add 1–2 tbsp warm tea (from your hibiscus) and whisk until smooth.
5. Pour the mixture into your iced tea and stir well.
6. Drink right away.

Tip: If it feels too thick/gritty, reduce chandan powder next time or skip the drinkable blend and use powders only for topical use.

Nutritional value (estimated)

For hibiscus iced tea, nutrition is usually low. Main variables are sweetener and how much powder you add.

If you make it without sweetener and only 1/2–1 tsp hibiscus powder

Approx per 1–2 servings (depends on serving split):

1. Calories: ~5–25 kcal
2. Fat: ~0 g
3. Carbs: ~1–6 g
4. Protein: ~0–1 g

If you add honey/sugar, carbs and calories increase quickly—tell me how much sweetener you add and I’ll calculate more accurately.

Hibiscus benefits for skin (what it may help with)

1. Antioxidants: Hibiscus contains polyphenols/antioxidants that can help reduce oxidative stress (supporting overall skin health).
2. Hydration support: When consumed as a tea, it may complement hydration routines.
3. Potential for soothing: Many people find it calming; scientific evidence is more supportive for general antioxidant/anti-inflammatory effects than for specific “treatments.”
4. May help with glow/texture: Indirect benefit—better lifestyle hydration/antioxidant intake can support healthy-looking skin.

Note about chandan (sandalwood) powder

1. Traditionally used for its cooling/soothing properties in skincare.
2. If you plan to use it topically, I can share a safe, simple mask recipe (and how to patch test).