Wheat Free Hibiscus Iced Tea
Tart, floral, and impossibly vibrant, this hibiscus iced tea is the kind of drink that stops people mid-sip and makes them ask what's in it. The deep ruby color comes entirely from dried hibiscus flowers simmered with fresh ginger, creating a brew that's bold and aromatic before a drop of honey or lemon even enters the picture. Honey rounds out the tartness naturally, while fresh lemon juice adds a bright citrus lift that makes the whole thing feel refreshing and alive. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and gluten, so there's no label-reading required — just straightforward, beautiful produce and pantry staples. The ginger adds a gentle warmth that keeps this from being one-dimensional, making it feel more sophisticated than your average fruit tea. It's equally at home at a backyard cookout or a dinner party, especially poured over ice with a few lemon slices floating on top. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge — it disappears fast.
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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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