Gluten-Free Hibiscus Iced Tea
Dried hibiscus flowers steeped in boiling water turn this iced tea a deep ruby red with a floral, sweet-tart flavor. A little sugar or honey and fresh lemon juice balance it, and it's served over ice with mint or lemon if you like.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 1h 30m (3 min prep, 25 min cook). It uses 6 ingredients — including water, dried hibiscus flowers, granulated sugar or honey — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Hibiscus Iced Tea: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, while this recipe is inherently gluten-free, always ensure that all packaged ingredients, including sweeteners and any garnishes, are gluten-free to prevent accidental gluten exposure. Be mindful of shared utensils and preparation surfaces if preparing in a kitchen that also handles gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Hibiscus Iced Tea: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on simple, whole ingredients. Always ensure any sweeteners used are gluten-free if you have celiac disease.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- Taste the hibiscus after about 10 minutes of steeping. Longer steeping makes the tea more tart and astringent.
- Stir the sugar or honey into the hot tea before chilling. It won't dissolve well once the tea is cold.
- Hibiscus stains, so use a glass or stainless pitcher and rinse the sieve right away.
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Hibiscus Iced Tea take?
Gluten-Free Hibiscus Iced Tea takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, including resting time: 3 minutes to prep and 25 minutes to cook, for 2 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Hibiscus Iced Tea with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Hibiscus Iced Tea?
Check water, dried hibiscus flowers, granulated sugar or honey before they go into Gluten-Free Hibiscus Iced Tea. While this recipe is inherently gluten-free, always ensure that all packaged ingredients, including sweeteners and any garnishes, are gluten-free to prevent accidental gluten exposure. Be mindful of shared utensils and preparation surfaces if preparing in a kitchen that also handles gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
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