Artificial Food Coloring Free Whole30 Hibiscus Tea
That deep ruby color is completely natural — no dyes, no additives, just dried hibiscus flowers doing what they do best. Store-bought fruit teas and flavored drinks are some of the sneakiest sources of synthetic dyes, often hiding behind vague "natural and artificial flavors" labels, so brewing your own is a genuinely satisfying workaround. The flavor is tart, floral, and a little bold, and the optional cinnamon stick, cloves, and fresh ginger layer in warmth that makes this feel like a real craft beverage rather than a health compromise. Everything comes together in one saucepan with a quick boil and a gentle steep, so the process is as low-effort as it gets. Serve it steaming in a mug on a cold afternoon or pour it over a tall glass of ice when you want something refreshing and vibrant. Either way, it looks stunning and tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a café.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- 4 whole cloves (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, dried hibiscus flowers, and any optional aromatics (cinnamon stick, cloves, ginger) in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid is a deep, vivid ruby-red.
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