Chicken Free Hibiscus-Berry Cinnamon Rooibos Tea
This vibrant ruby-red tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually savor something. Earthy rooibos meets tart hibiscus, jammy mixed berries, warming cinnamon, and a bright kick of fresh ginger — all simmered together into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. A touch of honey and a squeeze of lemon round everything out, balancing the tartness into a deeply satisfying sip. The color alone, a deep jewel-toned crimson, is enough to make it feel special whether you're serving it hot on a cold evening or poured over ice on a warm afternoon. It's naturally free from anything animal-derived, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your cup — just real, whole ingredients doing all the work. Fresh mint as a garnish is optional, but it adds a lovely aromatic lift that takes the whole thing up a notch.
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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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