Beef Free Hibiscus Iced Tea
This ruby-red iced tea is the kind of drink that stops people mid-sip and makes them ask what's in it. Dried hibiscus flowers steep into a stunning, jewel-toned liquid with a tart, floral depth that feels both refreshing and a little sophisticated. Fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the brightness of lemon juice, while honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness. It's entirely plant-based by nature, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess — just clean, vibrant ingredients doing exactly what they should. The process is simple: a quick simmer, a steep, a strain, and a chill in the fridge before serving over ice. It's the kind of homemade drink that makes store-bought options feel completely unnecessary. Batch it up ahead of time and keep a pitcher in the fridge for whenever the craving hits.
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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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