Emulsifier Free Hibiscus-Berry Cinnamon Rooibos Tea
This vibrant, ruby-red drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and it tastes incredible while doing it. Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, earthy base, while dried hibiscus flowers deepen the color and add a tart, floral edge that plays beautifully against the warm spice of cinnamon and fresh ginger. Frozen mixed berries simmer right into the water, releasing their juice and giving the whole brew a fruity richness that feels almost like a mulled drink. A squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of honey round everything out without any of the thickeners, stabilizers, or emulsifiers that sneak into so many packaged teas and flavored drinks. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which makes this a genuinely clean option when you're trying to avoid additives in your cup. Serve it steaming hot on a cold afternoon or poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint for something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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