Brazil Nut Free Hibiscus-Berry Cinnamon Rooibos Tea
This vibrant, ruby-red tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment. Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, earthy base, while dried hibiscus flowers deepen the color and add a pleasantly tart edge that balances beautifully with honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Simmering frozen mixed berries with cinnamon sticks and fresh ginger before steeping means every sip is layered with warm spice and bright fruit flavor — no artificial syrups or flavor packets needed. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan, strained into a pitcher and ready to serve hot or poured over ice depending on your mood. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about. It's equally at home as a cozy evening wind-down or a stunning, jewel-toned drink to set out for guests alongside a sprig of fresh mint.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 4 rooibos tea bags
- 2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2–3 tbsp honey, or to taste
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- ice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, frozen mixed berries, cinnamon sticks, and sliced ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the berries have softened and released their color into the water.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the rooibos tea bags and dried hibiscus flowers. Steep for 5 minutes, until the liquid is a deep ruby-red.
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