Rice Free Hibiscus Iced Tea
This ruby-red iced tea is as stunning to look at as it is refreshing to drink, with a tart, floral depth from dried hibiscus flowers and a warm, subtle kick from fresh ginger. A touch of honey rounds out the brightness, while fresh lemon juice sharpens everything into something that tastes genuinely sophisticated without any complicated technique. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan and a pitcher — no special equipment, no fuss. Since it's naturally grain-free and built entirely from flowers, roots, citrus, and a natural sweetener, it sidesteps the hidden starch concerns that can sneak into packaged drinks and flavored beverages. Steeping the hibiscus low and slow is the key move here, coaxing out that deep, vivid color and full flavor before the honey goes in. It's the kind of drink that looks like you spent all afternoon on it, but the hardest part is just waiting for it to chill.
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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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