Tree Nut Free 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, lightly sweet, and brightened with a hit of fresh lemon. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with sliced ginger to create a bold, layered base that feels far more sophisticated than your average pitcher drink. Honey rounds out the tartness without overpowering it, and a splash of lemon juice ties everything together with a clean, citrusy finish. The whole thing comes together on the stovetop in minutes before chilling in the fridge, making it an easy make-ahead option for warm days or casual entertaining. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, beautiful iced tea. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a lemon slice for a drink that looks like it came from a specialty café but cost a fraction of the price.
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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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