Soy Free Hibiscus Iced Tea
Few drinks are as visually stunning as a glass of this deep ruby iced tea, and the flavor absolutely lives up to the color. Tart dried hibiscus flowers, warming fresh ginger, and a touch of honey come together in a brew that's refreshing, lightly floral, and just a little zingy from fresh lemon juice. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together with a handful of pantry staples and one saucepan. Soy sneaks into a surprising number of bottled teas and flavored drinks, so brewing your own from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your glass. The process is simple — simmer, steep, strain, and chill — and the result is a pitcher worth showing off. Serve it over ice with a lemon slice and it's instantly the most beautiful thing on the table.
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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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