Hibiscus tea is a popular fruit tea – red, fruity and pleasantly tart. It is as good hot in winter as it is as iced tea in summer. Here you will find everything about its taste, preparation and recipes without sugar.
TEABALLS Hibiscus
Hibiscus tea in seconds instead of minutes: put three to five pressed pieces into hot or cold water, done. No tea bag, no added sugar, no strainer.
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Order nowWhat Is Hibiscus Tea?
Hibiscus tea is made from the dried calyces of the plant Hibiscus sabdariffa, usually sold as "hibiscus flowers". The anthocyanins they contain are red plant pigments that give the tea its characteristic colour. Hibiscus tea is naturally caffeine-free.
TEABALLS Hibiscus are pressed pieces that dissolve in hot or cold water. They contain no added sugar and no sweetener; the full list of ingredients is on the product page.
Note: if you are pregnant or take medication regularly, it is best to check with your doctor before drinking hibiscus tea.
What Does Hibiscus Tea Taste Like?
Fruity, slightly tart and reminiscent of berries or cranberries – naturally caffeine-free. It is precisely this natural acidity that makes it so refreshing: it needs no sugar to taste intense, which makes it an alternative to sugary soft drinks.
Preparing Hibiscus Tea – the Classic Way with Flowers
For the classic preparation, pour 250 ml of hot water over 1–2 tsp of dried hibiscus flowers (or "karkade"), let steep for 5–8 minutes, then strain. The longer the steeping time, the more intense the colour and acidity. It is quicker with TEABALLS: three to five pressed pieces in a glass (approx. 3 dl), stir for 5 seconds, done – no strainer and no waiting.
Making Hibiscus Iced Tea Yourself – without Sugar
Hibiscus tea is especially popular as iced tea – the intense red colour and fruity taste make it the perfect summer drink. With TEABALLS Hibiscus it takes just seconds:
- Put three to five TEABALLS Hibiscus into a glass or drinking bottle (approx. 3 dl)
- Add cold water
- Stir briefly – done
Tip: add ice cubes and finish with a squeeze of lemon. No added sugar and almost calorie-free – full of flavour. You will find the detailed recipe with all variations in the article Homemade Hibiscus Iced Tea.
Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe with TEABALLS
Ingredients for 1 glass (400 ml):
- 4–7 TEABALLS Hibiscus
- 400 ml cold water
- Optional: slice of lemon, fresh mint, ice cubes
Preparation: Put the TEABALLS into the glass, add the water and stir briefly. Garnish with lemon and mint, add ice cubes. Ready in 30 seconds.
Hot Hibiscus Tea – the Classic Winter Drink
As a hot tea, hibiscus combines wonderfully with cinnamon, ginger or a slice of orange. Simply put three to five TEABALLS into approx. 3 dl of hot water and stir for 5 seconds – done. The taste: intensely fruity and sour, like fresh berries.
Buying Hibiscus Tea in Switzerland
TEABALLS Hibiscus and other fruit tea varieties are available directly at teaballs.ch – with shipping throughout Switzerland, free from CHF 75. The range comprises 24 varieties, 8 of them organic (16 TEABALLS varieties and 8 organic varieties). No variety contains added sugar; four varieties (Energy, Mango, Blueberry & Coconut, Watermelon) contain the sweetener sucralose, TEABALLS Hibiscus does not. The organic varieties are for drinking hot only. Where else TEABALLS are available is shown in the overview Buying TEABALLS in Switzerland.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hibiscus Tea
How long should hibiscus tea steep?
The classic way with dried hibiscus flowers: 1–2 tsp per 250 ml of hot water, steep for 5–8 minutes, then strain. With TEABALLS Hibiscus: put three to five pressed pieces into a glass (approx. 3 dl) and stir for 5 seconds.
Does hibiscus tea contain caffeine?
No – hibiscus tea is naturally caffeine-free.
What does hibiscus tea taste like?
Fruity and slightly tart, similar to berries or cranberries – naturally caffeine-free and intense in flavour even without sugar.
How many calories does hibiscus iced tea made with TEABALLS have?
Without added sugar it is almost calorie-free: the nutritional information on the product pages (e.g. Lemon Vitamin C) states around 1 kcal per 100 ml, so around 3 kcal per glass. For comparison: according to Coca-Cola Switzerland, Coca-Cola Original contains 10.6 g of sugar per 100 ml, so around 106 g per litre (as of 1 October 2026).