Wheat Free Hibiscus-Berry Cinnamon Rooibos Tea
This vibrant, ruby-red tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually savor what's in your cup. Frozen mixed berries are simmered with cinnamon sticks and fresh ginger before rooibos and dried hibiscus flowers are steeped right into the fruity base, building layers of warmth, tartness, and floral depth. A squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of honey bring everything into balance without masking any of those gorgeous natural flavors. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and grain-based additives, so there's no label-reading anxiety — just a clean, wholesome brew you can feel good about. It works beautifully served hot on a chilly evening or poured over ice for something refreshing and a little unexpected. The deep color alone is enough to make it feel special, but the taste is what will have everyone asking for a second cup.
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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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