Seed Oil Free Iced Hibiscus Berry Tea
That deep ruby color alone is enough to stop anyone mid-scroll, and the flavor absolutely delivers on the promise. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with cinnamon and fresh ginger to create a bold, floral base that's tart, warming, and refreshing all at once. Honey sweetens things naturally, and a squeeze of lemon brightens the whole drink without tipping it into candy territory. Fresh blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries tumble into each glass alongside the ice, so every sip comes with a little burst of fruit. For anyone navigating refined oils in packaged beverages — yes, some bottled teas and flavored drinks sneak in unexpected additives — this homemade version keeps things completely clean and straightforward. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like, nothing more. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive enough for a dinner party but is genuinely simple to pull together any afternoon.
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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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