Pecan Free Iced Hibiscus Berry Tea
This vibrant, jewel-toned iced tea is the kind of drink that stops people mid-sip and makes them ask what's in it. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with cinnamon and fresh ginger to create a deeply fragrant, ruby-red base that's tart, warming, and completely refreshing all at once. A touch of honey rounds out the flavor without making it cloying, and a squeeze of lemon juice adds a bright finishing note if you're feeling it. The real showstopper is serving it over ice with a handful of fresh blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries nestled right in the glass — it looks stunning and the berries soak up the tea beautifully as you drink. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's zero need to scrutinize labels or worry about cross-contact from packaged mixes or flavored syrups. It's an impressive drink to set out for guests or just to make on a slow afternoon when you want something a little more special than plain iced tea.
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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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