Save Your Coins: Make This Hibiscus Refresher at Home

Tired of paying $6+ for a “refresher” that’s more sugar than soul? Say less. We’re making a vibrant, herbal hibiscus refresher at home using ingredients that actually do your body good. It’s energizing, refreshing, and packed with plant-powered benefits thanks to our signature JWA Blend—a Caribbean-inspired herbal mix that makes your tastebuds dance and your body thank you.

🌺 What’s In This Glow-Up Drink?

This homemade refresher is made with a base of green tea, a generous spoonful of our JWA Blend, a splash of lemon juice, and a touch of agave for sweetness. It’s herbal, citrusy, and just sweet enough. 

Now Lets Break Down The Benefits of Each Herb:

🍃 Green Tea

• Gently boosts energy without the jitters.

• Rich in antioxidants (especially EGCG) that support brain and heart health.

• Supports metabolism and helps reduce inflammation.

🌺 Jwa Blend (Hibiscus, Rosehip, Lemongrass & Dehydrated Pineapple)

Hibiscus

• Naturally tart and cooling, it helps ease bloating and supports the menstrual cycle.

• Full of antioxidants and vitamin C.

• Supports heart health and helps lower blood pressure.

Rosehip

• High in vitamin C, great for glowing skin and immune support.

• Anti-inflammatory properties that support joint and digestive health.
  

Lemongrass

• Aids digestion and supports detoxification.

• Naturally uplifting—great for mood and stress relief.

• Anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory.

Dehydrated Pineapple

• Adds natural sweetness + vitamin C boost.

• Supports digestion thanks to bromelain.
  

🧊 Hibiscus Refresher Recipe (Serves 2)

Ingredients:

• 1 green tea bag (or 1 tsp loose leaf)

• 2 tbsp Jwa Blend

• 1 tbsp agave (or to taste)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• ½ tsp lemon zest

• 2 cups hot water

• Ice

• Optional: fresh mint or pineapple wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Steep your teas:
   In a heatproof jar or large mug, add your green tea in one jar and then JWA in another. Pour in 1 cup of hot (not boiling) water in each jar and steep for 5–7 minutes.

2. Strain and cool:
   Remove tea bags and strain out herbs. Let the teas cool, or pop it in the fridge to chill.

3. Add flavor:
   Stir in agave, lemon juice, and lemon zest in the the green tea blend. 

4. Serve over ice:
   Pour green tea into a glass full of ice. Add the JWA blend on top as a finish. Garnish with mint, lemon slices, or pineapple if you're feeling fancy. 

You just made a better-than-Starbucks hibiscus refresher at home—for a fraction of the price and packed with benefits. This is more than a drink—it’s a ritual. A reminder that wellness can be simple, delicious, and deeply rooted in the herbs of our ancestors.

Tag us @LakayGoods when you make yours!