Carrageenan 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 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. Many bottled teas and flavored drinks sneak in additives like carrageenan as a stabilizer or thickener, which makes store-bought options tricky to navigate. Brewing your own from scratch means every single ingredient is visible and intentional — just water, flowers, ginger, honey, and lemon juice, nothing hidden. The ginger adds a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the tartness of the hibiscus and the brightness of fresh lemon. A quick simmer, a steep, a strain, and a chill in the fridge is genuinely all it takes. Pour it over ice on a warm afternoon and it's hard to believe something this refreshing came together so simply.
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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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