Citric Acid Free Hibiscus-Berry Cinnamon Rooibos Tea

Total time20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

Citric Acid Free Hibiscus-Berry Cinnamon Rooibos Tea

This deeply ruby-red tea is warming, floral, and just a little spiced — the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any fuss. Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, earthy base, while dried hibiscus flowers deepen the color and add a gentle tartness that doesn't rely on citrus at all. Frozen mixed berries simmer right into the water, releasing their natural flavor and that gorgeous jewel-toned hue before the tea even steeps. Cinnamon sticks and fresh ginger round everything out with a subtle warmth that makes each sip feel cozy and complex. The single teaspoon of lemon juice is the only citric-acid-adjacent ingredient in the recipe, and it can easily be left out or reduced to suit your sensitivity without losing the soul of the drink. Honey keeps the sweetness soft and natural, and the whole thing comes together in one saucepan with no specialty equipment required. Serve it hot on a chilly evening or pour it over ice for something that looks almost too pretty to drink.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 cups water
4 rooibos tea bags
2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers
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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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