Hibiscus Dragon Fruit Daylight

Dragon fruit gives hibiscus tea a little body and a scattering of seeds, while orange takes the edge off the tea's tartness. The dragon fruit flavor is subtle; the brighter fruit-and-flower notes come mainly from orange and hibiscus. Mash the flesh before stirring it into the cooled tea. Red dragon fruit creates a deeper color, but either variety works. Keep the brew at normal strength and taste before adding more orange. This is a caffeine-free option.

Ingredients

• 1 tea bag Hibiscus tea
• 6 oz Water
• 1/2 cup Dragon fruit flesh
• 2 oz Orange juice

Make it

1. Brew the tea in the measured water, using the temperature and steeping time on its packet. Remove the tea bag.
2. Cool the tea in a heatproof container, then chill for about 30 minutes.
3. Mash any soft fruit in a separate glass. Lightly bruise herbs or ginger; add these and the listed juices or spices to the cooled tea.
4. Stir well and taste. Remove ginger or herb sprigs when their flavor suits you. Strain if you prefer a smoother drink, then serve chilled.

Benefits

Orange · a little vitamin C

The 2 oz of orange juice adds some vitamin C for absorbing iron from plant foods, with hibiscus and dragon fruit rounding out the flavor.

Dragon fruit, hibiscus, and orange

The dragon fruit contributes a gentle fruit flavor and flecked texture to hibiscus and orange, giving you a specific flavor combination to reach for instead of a default pour.