GERD Friendly Iced Hibiscus Berry Tea
Few drinks are as visually stunning as a deep ruby hibiscus tea poured over a tumble of fresh berries and ice — it looks like something from a fancy café, but it comes together easily at home. The base is a simple steeped blend of dried hibiscus flowers, cinnamon, and fresh ginger, sweetened gently with honey, so you know exactly what's going into every sip. For anyone managing acid reflux, finding a flavorful cold drink that doesn't trigger discomfort can feel like a constant compromise, but this one is thoughtfully built. The lemon juice is listed as optional, which makes it easy to leave out if citrus is a personal trigger for you. Cinnamon and ginger bring warmth and depth without the acidity of many flavored teas or store-bought fruit drinks that sneak in citric acid and artificial flavors. The fresh berries in each glass add a little natural sweetness and make every pour feel like a treat rather than a restriction. It's refreshing, beautiful, and genuinely satisfying — the kind of drink you'll want to keep on rotation all summer long.
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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)
Can be omittedlemon juice
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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