Low Sugar Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)

Total time45 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

Low Sugar Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (flor de jamaica)
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½ cup granulated sugar, or more to taste
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 cinnamon stick

For the concentrate

4 cups water

For diluting

2 cups cold water, for diluting

For serving

ice, for serving
lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the dried hibiscus flowers, 4 cups water, sugar, and cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring once or twice until the sugar dissolves.
2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8–10 minutes, until the liquid is deeply colored and fragrant.

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