Walnut Free 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 hibiscus brew gets its gorgeous color and tart floral flavor from dried hibiscus flowers simmered with warm cinnamon and fresh ginger — a combination that smells absolutely incredible while it's on the stove. A touch of honey rounds out the tartness beautifully, and a squeeze of lemon juice adds a bright finishing note if you want it. The whole thing comes together with pantry-friendly, whole ingredients, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your glass. Piling fresh blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries right into the serving glasses means every sip comes with a little burst of fruit. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but is genuinely simple to make at home, and it's just as welcome at a summer gathering as it is on a quiet 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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