Pork Free Hibiscus-Berry Cinnamon Rooibos Tea
This vibrant, ruby-red tea is the kind of drink that makes you stop and stare before you even take a sip. Simmered berries, warming cinnamon sticks, and fresh ginger build a deeply fragrant base, while rooibos and dried hibiscus steep into something that tastes almost too beautiful to be this simple. The natural earthiness of rooibos pairs brilliantly with the tart floral punch of hibiscus, and a touch of honey and lemon juice rounds everything out into a perfectly balanced cup. It works beautifully hot on a chilly evening or poured over ice for a stunning cold drink that looks like something from a fancy café. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — just clean, wholesome flavor from start to finish. Fresh mint on top is optional, but it adds a little extra elegance if you're serving guests or just treating yourself.
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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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