Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Hibiscus Iced Tea 3.6 (36) 2 Reviews 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 22, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Petrina Tinslay Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Yield: Makes about 5 1/3 cups Steeped hibiscus flowers make a tart, fruity tea. You can also brew store-bought hibiscus tea bags as strong as you like. Ingredients 6 cups water 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers ⅓ cup superfine sugar Directions Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add hibiscus flowers. Remove from heat, and let stand for 1 hour. Strain through a sieve; discard flowers. Stir in sugar. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Rate it Print