Tropical Hibiscus Smoothie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 cup Brewed hibiscus tea, cooled
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1 cup Fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
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1 cup Coconut water
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Juice of 1 lime
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Ice cubes
→ Garnish
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Fresh sage or mint leaves (optional)
# Instructions:
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Brew the hibiscus tea by steeping about 2-3 hibiscus tea bags or loose hibiscus flowers in boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Allow it to cool completely in the refrigerator.
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Combine the cooled hibiscus tea, pineapple chunks, coconut water, and the juice of one lime in a blender. Then add a handful of ice cubes to make the smoothie chilled and frothy and blend on high until all the ingredients are well combined.
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Taste your smoothie and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding a little more lime juice or pineapple according to your preference.
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Pour the smoothie into glasses and garnish with fresh sage or mint leaves. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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Can adjust sweetness with additional pineapple
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Can adjust tartness with additional lime juice
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Tea must be completely cooled before blending