Celery Free Iced Hibiscus Berry Tea
Few drinks are as stunning to look at as this deep ruby iced tea, and the flavor absolutely lives up to the color. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with warm cinnamon and fresh ginger to create a bold, floral base with just enough spice to keep things interesting. A touch of honey rounds out the tartness beautifully, and a squeeze of lemon juice can brighten the whole thing even further if you're in the mood. Fresh berries piled into each glass aren't just for show — they slowly infuse into the chilled tea as you sip, making every glass a little different. This is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together with a saucepan and a strainer. Since every ingredient here is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, vibrant flavors from start to finish. It's perfect for entertaining or simply treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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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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