Cashew Free Hibiscus Iced Tea
Few drinks are as visually stunning as a glass of this deep ruby iced tea, and the flavor absolutely lives up to the color. Dried hibiscus flowers bring a tart, floral punch that pairs beautifully with the warmth of fresh ginger and the brightness of lemon juice, all rounded out by a touch of honey. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together in your own kitchen with just a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients. Since tree nuts have a sneaky way of showing up in flavored syrups, bottled teas, and pre-mixed drink blends, making your own from scratch is genuinely the cleanest route. Every ingredient here is naturally free of nuts in any form — no syrups, no extracts, no surprises. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a lemon slice for a refreshing, gorgeous drink that works just as well at a backyard gathering as it does on a quiet afternoon at home.
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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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