Hibiscus Plum Ginger Tea
Hibiscus Plum Ginger Tea | A refreshing tea that has no added sugar, just the sweetness from tree ripened plums. This versatile recipe can be made into just Plum Tea, Plum Ginger Tea or as this recipe Hibiscus Plum Ginger Tea. Whatever flavor you choose for this tea I know your guests will love it!
When it comes to summer entertaining I love adding a flavored tea to the beverage table. It’s super easy to transform your favorite black tea into a summer fruit creation. It’s an easy way to make a little something special for your guests. Add plum slices to really knock this drink out of the park.
Let’s talk a little bit about Hibiscus. This little treat from nature offers a tangy cranberry flavor. It’s not the flower itself that is used in recipes. Something remarkable happens when a hibiscus flower is spent. The flower leaves behind a red pouch (calyx) which holds the seed. It’s the pouch (not the seed) that you want to dry. If you have one in your yard, take a look at the spent blooms.
Here is a great photo showing the end of a bloom and the creation of a ripe calyx (the picture below is from Tyrant Farms).
I purchased my dried hibiscus at Sprouts Farmers Market Grocery Store. If you don’t have a market in your area that carries this little treasure. You can order it online.
Do you prefer sweet tea? If so, then simply add 2 cups of granulated to sugar to the water with the plums, ginger and hibiscus.
Hibiscus Plum Ginger Tea
Ingredients
For the Tea
- 1 large bag Tazo black tea
- 4 cups filtered boiling water
- 4 cups filtered cold water
For the Hibiscus Plum Ginger Syrup
- 2 1/2 pounds plums, ripe
- 3 cups filtered water
- 1 (3 x 1 1/2 x 1/4-inch) piece of fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup dried hibiscus
Instructions
For the Tea:
Drop a tea bag into the bottom of a 2 quart glass pitcher; pour boiling water over the tea bag, cover and let steep 30 minutes. Remove tea bag, pour cold water in the pitcher with the hot water; add 1 1/2 cups of the plum syrup. Stir to combine. Serve over ice.
For the Hibiscus Plum Ginger Syrup:
Cut plums into quarters. Make sure to leave on the peel but remove pit. Place in a large saucepan along with the water, ginger and hibiscus. Cover and bring to a boil, turn down heat and simmer 5 minutes. Use a potato masher and mash the pulp. Turn off the heat, cover and let steep 30 minutes. Smash pulp again. Use a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth and press the syrup through. Store in a container with a tight fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
MORE FRESH FRUIT TEA RECIPES
PINEAPPLE COCONUT ICED TEA 2. FRESH SOUTHERN PEACH TEA 3. STRAWBERRY TEA
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Delicious! This tastes just like Panera’s plum ginger hibiscus tea. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome Ashley! I’m glad you like the recipe. ♥
I just printed the recipe! I had this at Panera yesterday and loved it. Can’t wait to get to the grocery store tomorrow.
Cool Catherine!
Thank you so much been looking for how to make Panera tea
You’re Welcome Jo!
Thanks for this great recipe. I can’t wait until I can buy fresh plums. Question, can the syrup be frozen for longer storage?
Yes Carrie you can freeze the syrup. It would be like frozen juice concentrate.
I went thru the drive thru today to see about buying a gallon and they said it would be about 17 dollars…. I knew there had to be a recipe out there somewhere…. I’m trying to cut out soda and found this at Panera at lunch Friday and fell in LOVE!!! I will be making this soon !!! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Hi Carol, enjoy! ?
Small Social gathering amoung 5 best friends I am responsible for today’s Tea. Guess what I made? Your Hibiscus Plum Ginger Tea! Taste amazing & definitely making it for myself again.
Hi Jay! That’s awesome! I’m so glad you got to see your friends and serve them this delicious tea.