Hibiscus Watermelon Slushie | The Only Watermelon Drink You'll Need All Summer
Is there a more perfect summer pair than hibiscus and watermelon? Tart, floral hibiscus meets sweet, hydrating watermelon in this two ingredient slushie made with cold-brewed Disco Nap Herbal Tea.
It comes together with a blender and almost no effort, and it tastes like the best parts of August in a glass.
From Your Herbal Pantry:
Disco Nap Herbal Tea
Disco Nap is our best-selling loose-leaf tea, built around tart hibiscus and rounded out with cooling peppermint and spearmint, warming cinnamon, and bright lemongrass. There's a touch of chrysanthemum for good measure (and because we just love edible flowers).
It's a gentle, no jolt afternoon pick-me-up, hot or iced.
For this watermelon drink, you'll want to cold-brew the hibiscus tea. Steeping it overnight rather than with hot water preserves more of the hibiscus' high (and heat-sensitive) vitamin C content.
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A Deeper Look at Hibiscus
Hibiscus has been steeped into drinks across tropical and subtropical cultures for generations, usually paired with warming spices and a touch of something sweet. It's rich in antioxidants and has long been used to support healthy circulation and a cooling, refreshing effect on hot days. Plus, it's an excellent tea for healthy, glowing skin.
It's one of those plants that earns its place in your pantry by doing double duty: it's genuinely delicious, and it's awfully good for you too.
HOW TO MAKE
Watermelon Hibiscus Slushie
with Disco Nap Herbal Tea
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Disco Nap Herbal Tea
- 4 cups water
- 8 cups watermelon, cut into ice-cube sized chunks and frozen
- Optional: a spoonful of herbal honey or sweetener of choice, edible flowers for garnish
Directions:
The Day Before
- Combine the loose-leaf tea with the water in a glass jar. Place a lid on the jar and refrigerate overnight.
- Cut the watermelon into chunks and freeze overnight.
The Day Of
- Strain the cold brew.
- For each serving, blend 1 cup of cold brew with about 2 cups of frozen watermelon chunks until smooth.
- Pour into your favorite glass, pop in a straw, and finish with a few edible flowers if you're feeling like turning each sip into a moment.
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