Artificial Flavors Free Hibiscus Iced Tea
That deep ruby color alone is enough to stop anyone mid-scroll, and the flavor absolutely delivers on the promise. Dried hibiscus flowers bring a tart, floral punch that pairs beautifully with the warmth of fresh ginger and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — no mystery syrups, no color additives, no lab-created flavor enhancers hiding in the mix. The lemon juice brightens everything up and gives it that refreshing zing you want in a cold drink on a warm day. Simmering the hibiscus and ginger together coaxes out all that gorgeous color and complexity before the honey melts right in, making the whole process feel almost effortless. Once it's chilled and poured over ice, you've got a pitcher of something that looks and tastes far more impressive than the short ingredient list would suggest.
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4 servings
- 6 cup water
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine 4 cups water, the dried hibiscus flowers, and the sliced ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid is a deep, vivid ruby-red.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the honey until fully dissolved, then let the tea steep for 10 minutes.
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