Recipe: Chia Hibiscus Cooler

This is a specialty cold drink that we make at our shop, but you can make it at home too! It's amazingly refreshing and hydrating, and incredibly healthy!

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RECIPE (makes 2 16-ounce cups, or 4 8-ounce cups):

Steep 2 tablespoons of your favorite hibiscus tea (I recommend the Blueberry Hibiscus!) in 1.5 cups of boiling water for 10 minutes (use less time for a milder flavor). Remove the tea leaves, add 2 cups of ice cubes, and stir. Add 3-4 tablespoons of chia seeds and stir well. Stir again after a few minutes. Let sit for an hour, stirring frequently. The chia seeds will absorb the tea and become jelly-like and chewy! To serve, stir again, pour into an awesome mason jar, add a little ice, and drink with a straw!

This recipe can easily be scaled up or altered - try it with other types of tea! Keep in mind that green and black teas have shorter steeping times. Add more tea leaves for more flavor.

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Geneva Wrona and filed under Recipe, Drink and tagged chia superfood hibiscus tea iced tea drink.