Cinnamon Free Classic Hibiscus Iced Tea
That deep ruby color alone is enough to stop anyone in their tracks, and the flavor delivers just as much drama — tart, floral, and refreshingly bright. Dried hibiscus flowers steep into a gorgeous crimson tea that tastes complex and sophisticated without a single fussy ingredient. A quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial in exactly how sweet you want it, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice ties everything together with a citrusy lift. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to warming spices, this is the kind of drink that proves you're not missing out on anything — it's vibrant and bold entirely on its own terms. The whole process is straightforward: steep, strain, sweeten, and chill. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a lime slice on the rim and it looks like something you'd pay good money for at a café.
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4 servings
For the simple syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
For the tea
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 2
Bring the remaining 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Remove from the heat, add the dried hibiscus flowers, and steep for 8–10 minutes, until the liquid is a deep ruby red.
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