Gluten Free Hibiscus Iced Tea
Tart, floral, and impossibly vibrant, this hibiscus iced tea is the kind of drink that stops people mid-sip and makes them ask what's in it. The deep ruby color comes entirely from dried hibiscus flowers simmered with fresh ginger, creating a base that's bold and aromatic before a drop of honey or lemon even enters the picture. Fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that balances the natural tartness of the hibiscus beautifully, while honey keeps the sweetness soft and adjustable to your taste. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-checking or substitution gymnastics required — just straightforward, wholesome sipping. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing and gives it that refreshing edge that makes it genuinely hard to stop at one glass. Make a big pitcher, chill it down, and pour it over ice for a drink that works just as well at a backyard cookout 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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