Tangy Hibiscus-Lime Iced Tea

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Ingredients

1. 1 cup each of sugar and warm water
2. Zest of 4 limes, removed in strips
3. 8 cups cold water
4. 3/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers (see Note)
5. Ice cubes

1. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, warm water and lime zest to a boil. Remove from the heat and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain into a measuring cup.
2. In a large saucepan, bring the cold water and hibiscus flowers to a boil. Remove from the heat; let steep for 20 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled.
3. Strain the tea into a pitcher. Stir in 1/2 cup of the lime syrup, or more to taste. Serve the tea in tall glasses over ice.