Paleo Hibiscus Iced Tea
That deep ruby color alone is enough to stop anyone in their tracks, and the flavor delivers just as much drama — tart, floral, and bright with a gentle warmth from fresh ginger. This is the kind of drink that feels fancy without requiring any effort beyond a quick simmer and a little patience while it chills. Every ingredient here is completely whole-food and naturally sweetened, so it fits a grain-free, refined-sugar-free lifestyle without any awkward substitutions or compromise. Honey steps in as the sweetener, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice sharpens everything into something genuinely refreshing. Bottled teas and store-bought hibiscus drinks are almost always loaded with cane sugar or mystery "natural flavors," so brewing your own puts you fully in control. It's equally at home at a backyard cookout or a quiet afternoon on the porch — just pour it over ice and let that gorgeous color do the talking.
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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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