Almond Free Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
This vibrant crimson drink is tart, floral, and refreshing in a way that feels both exotic and deeply familiar ā the kind of thing you sip on a hot afternoon and immediately want another glass of. Made by simmering dried hibiscus flowers with sugar and a cinnamon stick, the concentrate develops a beautifully complex flavor that's bright and tangy with just a hint of warm spice underneath. A squeeze of lime over ice takes it completely over the top. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution anxiety involved ā just a clean, straightforward recipe you can trust. It's also easy to adjust the sweetness to your liking before chilling, which makes it a crowd-pleaser whether you're serving kids or adults. Batch it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for a week's worth of effortless, gorgeous drinks.
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6 servings
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (flor de jamaica)
- Ā½ cup granulated sugar, or more to taste
- 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 8ā10 minutes, until the liquid is deeply colored and fragrant.
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