Hazelnut 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 simmered with cinnamon and fresh ginger create a bold, floral base that's tart, warming, and completely refreshing all at once. A touch of honey rounds out the sharpness, while fresh berries tumbling over ice add little bursts of sweetness in every sip. Bottled teas and flavored drinks can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared facilities and natural flavor blends make labels hard to trust. Brewing this at home means you know exactly what's in the pitcher — and every single ingredient here is straightforward and clean. A squeeze of lemon juice at the end is optional but really brightens the whole thing if you're in the mood for extra zing. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning at a summer gathering but honestly requires almost no effort to pull together.
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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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