Hibiscus Pick-me-up Tea
Ever since discovering the cold brew mocktail, we’ve been experimenting with more beverages that bring a little magic to the late afternoon. When attention flags and energy lags, we’re looking for just the right pick-me-up to add a little joy, ritual, and just enough zing to rev the engine again.
Enter hibiscus pick-me-up tea, our own blend of dried hibiscus flowers, black tea, honey, and citrus. It tastes great hot. It’s awesome over ice. And because we’re using loose tea, it’s very flexible—you can adjust the ratio of tea and flowers to your liking. You do you.
What you need
This recipe makes two 8-oz cups of tea. Because we want a little caffeine but not a full-strength cup, we’ve cut the usual tea amount down a bit. Adjust up to 3 or 4 tsp if you want more caffeine, or switch to herbal if you want less.
⅛ cup dried hibiscus leaves
1-2 tsp of loose black tea or Earl Gray
2 strips of citrus zest (I love orange here, but sometimes I’ve only got a lemon, which works great too.)
2 tbps honey or agave
A way to brew loose tea (We use the tea sock of course!)
Make your tea
To make individual cups
Divide the hibiscus leaves and loose tea into two tea socks or other brew method.
Bring 16 ounces of water to boil in a kettle.
Add your tea blend to two 8 ounce tea cups along with one citrus peel.
Pour the hot water over the tea and let it steep for 3-5 minutes.
Stir in up to 1 tbsp of sweetener per cup.
To make in a batch
Use this method if you’re making 4 or more cups.
Add all of the dried flowers and loose tea into a tea sock or other brew method.
Bring water to a boil in a medium-sized sauce pan. (Multiply 8 ounces times the number of servings. So, 32 ounces for 4 cups)
Remove the pan from the heat and add in the citrus zest and tea bag.
Let steep for 5-8 minutes, or until the tea has a nice, rich color.
Remove the tea bag and stir in your sweetener.
Divide into your serving cups.
To make it iced
Follow directions above, using half the water.
Once tea is steeped and you’ve added the sweetener, add the other half of the water as either cold water or seltzer.
Toss in a couple of ice cubes.
Brew loose-leaf tea and herbal infusions with ease using CoffeeSock® reusable tea filters. Made from certified organic cotton, these filters provide a clean, flavorful cup without the paper taste of disposable bags or the risk of plastic contamination. Durable and eco-friendly, they are designed to last over a year, making them a sustainable addition to any tea lover’s kitchen.
Perfect for home use, travel, and cafés, these filters keep leaves contained while allowing full flavor and aroma to infuse naturally.
Fits Your Brewer:
Loose-leaf tea preparation
Teapots, mugs, or travel cups
Compatible with various brewing sizes
How to Use & Care:
Place loose tea leaves in the filter.
Steep in hot water according to your preferred strength.
Rinse thoroughly after each use and hang to dry.
Pro Tips for Longevity:
Do not leave wet tea leaves in the filter for extended periods.
Boiling in fresh water can remove oils or sanitize filters.
Ensure the filter is completely dry between uses.
Why CoffeeSock:
Made from certified organic cotton in Austin, Texas
Sewn and packaged by happy hands
Durable, long-lasting, and eco-friendly
Preserves delicate flavors and aromas while reducing waste
Key Features:
Reusable | Renewable | Economical | Simple
Made in the USA
Preserves the natural taste and aroma of tea
Eco-friendly alternative to disposable tea bags
Dimensions: 4” W x 5” H
Shipping and Handling time: 1-3 business days
