Macadamia Free 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. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with warm cinnamon and ginger to create a brew that's floral, lightly spiced, and just tart enough to feel genuinely refreshing. A touch of honey rounds out the flavor without making it cloying, and an optional squeeze of lemon brightens the whole thing beautifully. The entire process is straightforward — simmer, strain, chill, and pour — so you're not spending a lot of time in the kitchen to get something that looks like it came from a specialty café. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It's a great option for warm-weather entertaining, since you can make the tea base ahead of time and simply assemble the glasses when guests arrive. Whether you're sipping it solo on a hot afternoon or serving it at a gathering, this is the kind of drink that earns compliments every single time.
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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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