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    Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe (Caffeine-Free)

    Modified: Mar 21, 2025 · Published: Apr 4, 2023 by Katy McAvoy

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    Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea.

    Warm summer days call for a refreshing drink. The natural flavors of sweet berries, fresh citrus, and bright hibiscus come together in a delicious Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea that's the perfect afternoon refresher.

    Glasses of berry hibiscus iced tea.
    Jump to:
    • What's in Homemade Hibiscus Iced Tea
    • How to Make Hibiscus Berry Iced Tea (Step by Step)
    • Recipe Tips
    • Looking for more refreshing, non-alcoholic drinks?
    • FAQs and Substitutions 
    • More Delicious Recipes You’ll Love 
    • Print the Recipe Card 
    • Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe

    Whether you're looking for a delicious sip for relaxing pool-side, or just want to dream of warm summer days while it snows outside, this berry hibiscus iced tea has you covered.

    Hibiscus contains both citrus notes and floral, so pairing it with fresh orange and sweetening it with honey draws out both of those delicious flavors. 

    This recipe is easily doubled or tripled (use the tools in my recipe card) for summer parties or backyard entertaining. Just make sure you choose a big enough pitcher or container for the larger batches! 

    I love serving this iced tea alongside some baked sweet potato chips and roasted red pepper dip for easy and delicious happy hour entertaining.

    What's in Homemade Hibiscus Iced Tea

    Ingredients for Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea.
    • Strawberries and blackberries - Fresh berries are best, but thawed frozen berried will work too if that's what you have available.
    • White sugar - Cane sugar or beet sugar both work great.
    • Orange - Use a fresh orange for this recipe.
    • Honey - Choose your favorite honey or use agave syrup for a vegan option.
    • Dried hibiscus flowers - Look for 100% dried hibiscus flowers, not hibiscus tea or a tea blend.
    • Fresh mint - This is an important flavor component to the drink, so don't leave it out.

    How to Make Hibiscus Berry Iced Tea (Step by Step)

    Berries falling into a quart jar.

    Place sliced strawberries, blackberries and sugar into a quart jar. 

    A hand squeezing an orange into a jar.

    Juice the orange into the jar. Stir to combine and let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. 

    A hand muddling berries in a jar.

    Muddle the mixture to completely crush the berries. 

    Honey being poured into a quart jar.

    Add honey and set the berry mixture aside. 

    A hand pouring dried hibiscus flowers into a container of hot water and mint.

    Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and add dried hibiscus flowers and fresh mint.

    Fresh mint and dried hibiscus flowers in hot water.

    Let mixture steep for 5 minutes. 

    A strainer held over a quart jar while hot tea mixture is being poured through it.

    Strain out the hibiscus and mint. Pour half of the hot tea into the quart jar with the berry mixture. 

    A hand stirring the tea mixture.

    Stir until the honey has dissolved, then add in the rest of the tea.

    Cover and place the jar in the refrigerator until it has cooled completely. (At least 3-4 hours, preferably overnight.)

    Note: You MUST let the tea cool completely in the refrigerator before you drink it. Do NOT pour the tea over ice while it’s hot, warm, or even room temperature. The ice will melt quickly and you’ll end up with a SUPER watery drink with much less flavor.

    Make the tea the day before - or at least morning before - you intend to serve it so it can chill completely. 

    Finished tea being poured into a glass filled with ice.

    Shake the jar well before serving the tea in highball glasses over ice. 

    A hand garnishing a glass of berry hibiscus tea.

    Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and/or a fresh strawberry. 

    Recipe Tips

    • If you’re making this recipe 3-4 days before you plan to serve it, strain out the berry pieces after the tea has chilled completely. This will give it the longest shelf-life in the refrigerator. 
    • Use agave nectar instead of honey for a vegan option. 
    • Make the garnish as fancy as you want! Add a cocktail pick of blackberries, a large piece of strawberry, or a big bouquet of mint to the glass, if desired. 
    • Feel free to leave out the blackberries or swap them for fresh blueberries, but don’t skip the strawberries. They’re an important component of this drink.  

    Looking for more refreshing, non-alcoholic drinks?

    Berry hibiscus iced tea is one of my favorite non-alcoholic drinks in the summertime. Want to add a few more to your summer happy hour? Try my color-changing unicorn lemonade or watermelon strawberry mocktails.

    A child's hand picking up a glass of unicorn lemonade.
    Color-Changing Unicorn Lemonade
    Non Alcoholic Watermelon Strawberry Mocktails
    Non Alcoholic Watermelon Strawberry Mocktails

    FAQs and Substitutions 

    Is this the same as the Starbucks Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher drink? 

    No. While similar, this iced tea is not intended in any way to be a Starbucks copycat recipe. It doesn’t contain any green coffee extract, green tea, or any other kind of caffeinated ingredients. 

    Can I use frozen strawberries and/or frozen blackberries in this drink? 

    Yes, just use the same number of fresh berries as listed in the recipe and let them thaw at room temperature before using. 

    How much caffeine is in this hibiscus iced tea? 

    As written, there is no caffeine in this recipe. However, if you choose to use a hibiscus tea bag instead of dried hibiscus flowers, you may be adding in caffeine as many of the hibiscus teas you find at the grocery store contain black tea or white tea. Check the ingredients on your tea box if caffeine is an important ingredient for you to avoid (or add). 

    I don't like all of the fruit left in the tea. How do I get rid of it?

    If you don't like pieces of crushed berries in your iced tea, simply strain the cooled berry hibiscus tea before serving.

    A glass of berry hibiscus tea.

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    Glasses of berry hibiscus iced tea.

    Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe

    Katy McAvoy
    Fresh berries and citrus pair with bright hibiscus flowers and honey for a delicious, slightly sweet, caffeine-free Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea that's an ideal summer drink.
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Servings 3 cups

    Equipment

    • Quart Mason Jars
    • Dried Hibiscus Flowers
    • Highball Glasses
    • Muddler
    • Fine Mesh Strainer

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 whole strawberries
    • 3 whole blackberries
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 navel orange
    • ⅓ cup honey or agave nectar
    • 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus flowers not tea
    • 3 sprigs fresh mint 10-12 fresh mint leaves
    • 2.5 cups water

    Instructions
     

    • Place sliced strawberries, blackberries and sugar into a quart jar.
    • Juice the orange into the jar.
    • Stir to combine and let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
    • Muddle the mixture to completely crush the berries.
    • Add honey and set the berry mixture aside.
    • Bring water to a boil.
    • Remove from heat and add dried hibiscus flowers and fresh mint to the hot water.
    • Let mixture steep for 5 minutes.
    • Strain out the flowers and mint.
    • Pour half of the hot tea into the quart jar with the berry mixture.
    • Stir until the honey has dissolved, then add in the rest of the tea.
    • Cover and place the jar in the refrigerator until it has cooled completely. (At least 3-4 hours, preferably overnight.)
    • Shake the jar well before serving the tea in highball glasses over ice.
    • Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

    Notes

    You MUST let the tea cool completely in the refrigerator before you drink it. Do NOT pour the tea over ice while it’s hot, warm, or even room temperature. The ice will melt quickly and you’ll end up with a SUPER watery drink with much less flavor. Make the tea the day before - or at least morning before - you intend to serve it so it can chill completely.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 399mgFiber: 5gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 198IUVitamin C: 141mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg
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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com and Homemade Happy Hour. Since 2017, she's been crafting recipes for easy-to-make cocktails and delicious snacks while sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    Katy McAvoy, mixologist and photographer

    Hi! I’m Katy (she/her). I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that everyone deserves a delicious drink. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

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