Celery Free Hibiscus-Berry Tulsi Lemon Tea
This vibrant, ruby-red tea is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together in a single saucepan with ingredients you can easily source. Dried hibiscus flowers and mixed berries simmer together into a deeply colored, tart base, while tulsi leaves add a subtly floral, almost peppery warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little special. A pinch of turmeric and ginger round out the flavor with gentle spice, and a squeeze of fresh lemon brightens everything right at the end. The result is layered and complex without being fussy — naturally free from any celery or celery-derived ingredients, which can sneak into store-bought herbal blends more often than you'd expect. Serve it steaming hot on a cold afternoon or strained over ice for a gorgeous, jewel-toned iced tea. Either way, a drizzle of honey pulls all the flavors into perfect balance.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- ½ cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
- 8 fresh tulsi (holy basil) leaves, or 2 tsp dried tulsi
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1–2 tbsp honey, to taste
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, dried hibiscus flowers, mixed berries, tulsi leaves, ground turmeric, and ground ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8–10 minutes, until the liquid is deep ruby-red and fragrant.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the honey until fully dissolved, then add the lemon juice.
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