Coconut Free Hibiscus Iced Tea
Few drinks are as visually stunning as this deep ruby iced tea, which gets its jewel-toned color entirely from dried hibiscus flowers steeped with fresh ginger. The combination of floral tartness, warm spice, and a touch of honey creates a refreshing balance that feels far more sophisticated than anything you'd grab from a bottle. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up and gives it that extra pop that keeps you coming back for another glass. Many store-bought flavored teas and bottled drinks sneak in coconut water or coconut-derived sweeteners, so making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in your pitcher. The process is genuinely simple — a short simmer, a steep, a strain, and a chill — and the result is a gorgeous, crowd-pleasing drink that works just as well for a backyard gathering as it does for a quiet afternoon at home. Serve it over plenty of ice with a few lemon slices and watch it disappear fast.
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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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