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The Signature Hibiscus Berry Splash

A tart, ruby-red hibiscus cooler blended with berries and lime — naturally rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins, with just a whisper of sweetness.

⏱ 15 min🥤 Serves 4🌿 Caffeine-free🍯 Low added sugar
The Signature Hibiscus Berry Splash

Ingredients

  • 4 cupswater
  • 3 bagshibiscus tea (or ¼ cup dried hibiscus)
  • 1 cupfrozen mixed berries
  • 1lime, juiced
  • 1–2 tsphoney (optional)

Why hibiscus?

Hibiscus naturally provides:

  • Polyphenols
  • Anthocyanins
  • A tart flavor that reduces the need for excess sugar

Method

1

Steep the hibiscus

Bring the water to a gentle boil, then steep the hibiscus for about 10 minutes to draw out the deep ruby color and tart flavor.

2

Cool it down

Remove the tea bags (or strain out the dried flowers) and let the hibiscus tea cool to room temperature, then chill.

3

Blend with berries

Add the frozen mixed berries and blend lightly — just enough to release their color and natural sweetness, keeping it splashy rather than fully puréed.

4

Strain if desired

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you would like a cleaner, seed-free splash. Totally optional.

5

Finish and serve

Stir in the lime juice and, if using, the honey. Taste, adjust, then serve over plenty of ice.

How it meets our Recipe Philosophy

✓ Hydrating✓ Affordable✓ Easy✓ Delicious✓ Evidence-informed

Supports hydration and contributes beneficial nutrients, with no promise of disease treatment.

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Physician-reviewedRecipe developed & reviewed by Dr. Tosin
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