Hibiscus-Basil Black Tea Infusion
Hibiscus-Basil Black Tea Infusion blends floral hibiscus with peppery fresh basil and a lift of lime zest, creating a bright yet soothing cup with gentle citrus perfume. The black tea base adds structure and warmth, making this a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up or a calming evening sip served hot or iced.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hibiscus-Basil Black Tea Infusion, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 83
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a tea kettle or saucepan.
- 2
Remove from heat, add hibiscus, basil, tea leaves, and lime zest; stir once or twice, then cover.
- 3
Let steep before serving for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Calories 46.57 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 12.38 g 5%
- Total Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 18.82 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 5.68 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 11.33 g --
- Added Sugars 11.17 g High 22%
- Calcium 4.72 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 9.88 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 5.9 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.15 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Hibiscus Basil Black Tea Infusion is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Basil, Hibiscus Herbal Tea Bags, Lime, and Loose Leaf Black Tea. Each serving provides about 46.57 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hibiscus-Basil Black Tea Infusion made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Basil, Hibiscus Herbal Tea Bags, Lime, Loose Leaf Black Tea, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hibiscus-Basil Black Tea Infusion?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 46.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hibiscus-Basil Black Tea Infusion easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Hibiscus-Basil Black Tea Infusion healthy?
- Hibiscus-Basil Black Tea Infusion has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 46.57 calories and 0.08 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 11.17 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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