Whole 30 Whole30 Hibiscus Tea
That deep ruby color alone is enough to make you stop and stare before you even take a sip. Dried hibiscus flowers steeped in hot water produce a naturally tart, floral brew that feels anything but plain — and the optional cinnamon, cloves, and fresh ginger layer in a warmth that makes it genuinely special. One of the trickier parts of a Whole30 reset is finding drinks that feel like a treat without any added sugar or off-plan ingredients, and this one delivers on that front completely. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward, so there's no label-reading required. It works beautifully hot on a slow morning or poured over ice when you need something refreshing mid-afternoon. This recipe makes enough to serve four, so it's just as easy to share as it is to batch and keep cold in the fridge all week.
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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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