Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Hibiscus-Black Tea Spritzer Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 15, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Armando Rafael Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Classic black tea becomes way more interesting when you add hibiscus, orange zest, and seltzer. Bright, bubbly, and refreshing, it makes an excellent summer thirst-quencher. Ingredients ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup dried hibiscus leaves 4 bags black tea 2 strips orange zest Seltzer Quartered orange slices, for serving Directions Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan; stir until dissolved. Remove from heat; add hibiscus, tea bags, and orange zest. Steep 4 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve; press gently to release liquid from bags. Discard solids; let cool completely. Add 3 tablespoons tea mixture to a glass filled with ice. Top with seltzer. Serve, with orange slices. Cook's Notes If you'd rather use loose-leaf tea, just remember this handy conversion: One teaspoon equals one bag. Rate it Print