Barley Free Iced Hibiscus Berry Tea
Few drinks are as visually stunning as a glass of deep ruby hibiscus tea poured over a pile of fresh, colorful berries. Dried hibiscus flowers, a cinnamon stick, and a touch of fresh ginger simmer together to create a fragrant, jewel-toned base that tastes as bold as it looks. A spoonful of honey rounds out the tartness beautifully, and a squeeze of lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy lift if you want it. The whole thing is naturally free from grains and any grain-derived ingredients — no sneaky additives, no label-reading stress, just clean, whole-food flavor from start to finish. Serving it over ice with fresh blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries nestled in the glass makes every pour feel a little celebratory. It's the kind of drink that works equally well at a summer backyard gathering or as a refreshing everyday treat you actually look forward to making.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries)
- 2 cups ice
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, dried hibiscus flowers, cinnamon stick, and 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 ruby red and fragrant.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
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