
Why this drink feels fresh
Hibiscus gives a tart, ruby base that feels refreshing in warm weather. Chia adds gentle texture, and collagen peptides can be stirred in if they already fit your routine. This is a beauty drink, not a treatment or a promise of skin change.
Recipe ingredients
- ¾ cup chilled hibiscus tea
- ½ cup cold water or ice
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop unflavored collagen peptides, optional
- 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice, optional
How to make it
- Brew hibiscus tea and chill it fully.
- Stir chia seeds into the cold tea and wait 5 minutes.
- Add cold water or ice and collagen peptides if using.
- Shake or whisk until smooth, then drink chilled.
When to drink it
Use it as an afternoon refresh or a light warm-weather drink. If hibiscus feels too tart, dilute with more water instead of adding a lot of sweetener.
Safety notes
- Ask your doctor before hibiscus if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on blood-pressure medication, or managing a medical condition.
- Collagen is optional and not suitable for every diet.
- Skip lemon if acidic drinks bother your stomach or teeth.
Quick Checklist
- Chill the tea first.
- Use only 1 teaspoon chia for a light texture.
- Keep collagen optional.
- Dilute if the flavor is strong.
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