Nutmeg Free Hibiscus Berry Iced Tea with Mint and Cucumber
This iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a special occasion. The dried hibiscus flowers and mixed berries simmer together into a deeply ruby-red concentrate that's tart, fruity, and absolutely gorgeous in a glass. Fresh cucumber and mint steep right into the chilled tea, adding a cool, garden-fresh dimension that balances the berry brightness beautifully. A touch of honey and a squeeze of lemon round everything out without overpowering the natural floral notes. Warm-weather spice blends and store-bought drink mixes often sneak in unexpected ingredients, so brewing your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in every sip. It's an effortless pitcher drink that looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks.
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4 servings
For the hibiscus tea base
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
- 2 tbsp honey
For the pitcher
- 2 cups cold water
- ½ english cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, lightly packed
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- cucumber slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine 4 cups water, the dried hibiscus flowers, and the mixed berries in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8–10 minutes, until the liquid is deeply ruby-red and fragrant.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
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