Brazil Nut Free Hibiscus Iced Tea
That deep ruby color alone is enough to stop anyone in their tracks, and the flavor absolutely delivers on the promise. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with fresh ginger and honey to create something tart, floral, and gently spiced — the kind of drink that feels fancy without requiring any real effort. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up and gives it that perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing before you sip. It comes together in one saucepan, strains clean into a pitcher, and chills until you're ready — simple, wholesome, and completely from scratch. Whether you're serving it at a summer gathering or just keeping a cold pitcher in the fridge for yourself, this is the kind of homemade drink that makes store-bought seem pointless.
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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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