Coconut Free Iced Hibiscus Berry Tea
That deep ruby color alone is enough to stop anyone in their tracks, and the flavor absolutely delivers on the promise. Dried hibiscus flowers steep into a bold, tart base that gets warmth from cinnamon and fresh ginger, then a touch of honey rounds everything out beautifully. Fresh blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries sit right in the glass, turning each pour into something that looks almost too pretty to drink. So many flavored teas and bottled drinks sneak in tropical additives or sweeteners that can be a real headache to track down on an ingredient label — this one is completely homemade, so you know exactly what's in it. The lemon juice is optional but adds a bright little lift that makes the hibiscus flavor pop even more. It's refreshing, naturally vibrant, and genuinely impressive to serve at a gathering without requiring much effort at all.
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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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