Xanthan Gum Free Hibiscus Iced Tea
Few drinks are as visually stunning as this deep ruby iced tea, which gets its jewel-toned color entirely from dried hibiscus flowers — no dyes, no additives, nothing artificial. A knob of fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the tart, floral notes of the hibiscus, while honey and a squeeze of lemon round everything out into something genuinely refreshing. Because this recipe is built from whole, simple ingredients, you never have to squint at a label wondering what thickeners or stabilizers snuck into the bottle — it's completely clean from start to finish. The process is straightforward: a quick simmer, a steep, a strain, and a chill, and you end up with a pitcher of something that looks like it came from a fancy café. It's the kind of drink that impresses guests without requiring any real effort, and it scales up easily if you're making it for a crowd. Serve it over plenty of ice with a few lemon slices for a presentation that's as beautiful as the flavor.
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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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