Mustard 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 layered flavor that's bright and refreshing without being overly sweet. A squeeze of lemon juice ties everything together and gives it that extra pop that keeps you reaching for another glass. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of any hidden condiment-based additives, you can pour it confidently for guests with sensitivities. Bottled and canned drinks can be surprisingly tricky territory when you're avoiding certain flavor enhancers, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smartest move. The process is simple — a quick simmer, a steep, a strain, and a chill — and the result looks stunning served over ice with a few lemon slices. Make a big pitcher on the weekend and you'll be set for days.
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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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