Iced hibiscus tea

Trying to avoid sugar-laden squashes? Iced hibiscus tea is a refreshing low-sugar alternative that contains lots of beneficial compounds that act as antioxidants.

Ingredients

• 10 g whole dried hibiscus flowers
• ice and clear honey (optional), to serve

Steps

1. Boil a kettle of water, then leave for around 1 min to cool to around 90C. Put the flowers in a jug, pour 500ml of the water over the flowers, then leave to steep for 16 mins. This is the optimum time and temperature for extracting the beneficial antioxidants.
2. Strain into glasses over ice and sweeten with a litte honey, if you like.