Sumac, Hibiscus, and Dried Lime Herbal Tea

A pleasantly tart, fragrant, and caffeine-free herbal recipe that's the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.

Caffeine-free, no-waste, and way better than a tea bag

Featured in: Turn Kitchen Scraps and Leftover Spices Into Delicious Herbal Tea

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. hibiscus leaves
  • 1 tsp. whole sumac berries
  • 1 white dried Omani (Persian) lime
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

Step 1

In a teapot, liquid measuring cup, or any other vessel that pours neatly, add the dry ingredients, then the boiling water. Let steep for 3-5 minutes, then strain into individual mugs. Repeat up to 3 times with the same aromatics to intensify the flavors.
  1. In a teapot, liquid measuring cup, or any other vessel that pours neatly, add the dry ingredients, then the boiling water. Let steep for 3-5 minutes, then strain into individual mugs. Repeat up to 3 times with the same aromatics to intensify the flavors.
Drinks

Sumac, Hibiscus, and Dried Lime Herbal Tea

Sumac, Hibiscus, Dried Lime Herbal Tea
KRISTY MUCCI

By Kristy Mucci


Published on March 15, 2017

A pleasantly tart, fragrant, and caffeine-free herbal recipe that's the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.

Caffeine-free, no-waste, and way better than a tea bag

Featured in: Turn Kitchen Scraps and Leftover Spices Into Delicious Herbal Tea

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. hibiscus leaves
  • 1 tsp. whole sumac berries
  • 1 white dried Omani (Persian) lime
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

Step 1

In a teapot, liquid measuring cup, or any other vessel that pours neatly, add the dry ingredients, then the boiling water. Let steep for 3-5 minutes, then strain into individual mugs. Repeat up to 3 times with the same aromatics to intensify the flavors.
  1. In a teapot, liquid measuring cup, or any other vessel that pours neatly, add the dry ingredients, then the boiling water. Let steep for 3-5 minutes, then strain into individual mugs. Repeat up to 3 times with the same aromatics to intensify the flavors.

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