Chestnut Free Hibiscus Iced Tea
Tart, floral, and brilliantly crimson, this hibiscus iced tea is the kind of drink that stops people mid-sip and makes them ask what's in it. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with fresh ginger and honey to create a deeply layered flavor — bright and tangy from the lemon juice, gently spiced, and naturally sweet without being cloying. The whole process is straightforward: a quick simmer, a steep, a strain, and into the fridge it goes. Because every ingredient here is clean and whole — flowers, ginger, honey, lemon — there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your glass. It's a genuinely refreshing alternative to store-bought bottled teas, which can carry all kinds of unexpected extras. Make a big pitcher and keep it chilled; it's just as stunning at a backyard gathering as it is poured quietly over ice on a Tuesday afternoon.
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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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