MSG Free Hibiscus-Berry Cinnamon Rooibos Tea
This vibrant ruby-red tea is the kind of drink that feels like a treat whether you're sipping it hot on a chilly afternoon or poured over ice on a warm day. Rooibos brings a naturally sweet, earthy base, while dried hibiscus flowers deepen the color and add a tart, floral brightness that makes every sip genuinely interesting. Fresh ginger and cinnamon sticks simmer right into the liquid, layering in warmth and spice without any powders or packaged flavor blends that might sneak in unwanted additives. The frozen mixed berries do double duty — they soften and bleed their gorgeous color into the brew while adding a subtle fruity sweetness that plays beautifully against the lemon juice. A drizzle of honey pulls everything together, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's no guesswork about what's actually in your cup. It's the kind of homemade drink that makes store-bought bottled teas feel like a serious downgrade.
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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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