Hazelnut 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 to create a deep ruby base that's bold and aromatic, then honey and a squeeze of lemon round everything out into something genuinely refreshing. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan before chilling in the fridge, so the effort is minimal but the payoff is stunning. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, clean cooking. A fine-mesh strainer does the heavy lifting to give you a silky, clear tea with none of the gritty bits. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices, it's the perfect pitcher drink for warm afternoons, dinner parties, or anyone who just wants something a little more interesting than lemonade.
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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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