Seed Oil Free Hibiscus Iced Tea
Tart, floral, and refreshingly vibrant, this hibiscus iced tea is the kind of drink that looks almost too pretty to sip — almost. The deep ruby color comes entirely from dried hibiscus flowers steeped with fresh ginger, and the result is a bold, layered flavor that feels far more sophisticated than anything you'd grab off a store shelf. Honey sweetens things naturally, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole pitcher with just the right amount of citrusy zing. Because the recipe relies on nothing but whole, simple ingredients, there's zero concern about the refined vegetable or seed oils that sneak into so many commercial bottled teas and flavored drinks. It's genuinely clean from start to finish. The ginger adds a subtle warmth that keeps each glass interesting, and the whole process — from stovetop simmer to chilled pitcher — is completely hands-off once you get it going. Make a big batch, keep it cold, and pour over ice whenever you need something that feels like a treat without any of the compromise.
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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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