Vegetarian Iced Hibiscus Berry Tea
Few drinks are as visually stunning as a glass filled with deep ruby tea poured over a tumble of fresh berries and ice. This refreshing brew starts with dried hibiscus flowers simmered alongside a cinnamon stick and fresh ginger, coaxing out a tart, floral depth that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Honey sweetens everything naturally, and a squeeze of lemon juice can brighten the whole thing even further if you're in the mood. The result is a drink that feels special enough for a summer gathering but is genuinely simple to pull together at home. Because every ingredient here is whole and plant-based, you never have to second-guess what's in your glass the way you might with bottled teas or flavored drink mixes. Piling fresh blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries into each glass right before serving adds a gorgeous pop of color and a little extra sweetness as the cold tea washes over them. It's the kind of drink that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their first sip.
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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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