Alpha Gal Friendly Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Bright, tart, and deeply crimson, this agua de Jamaica is one of those drinks that looks stunning in a glass and tastes even better than it looks. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick to create a concentrate that's floral, slightly tangy, and naturally bold ā no artificial colors or flavors needed. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, finding safe packaged beverages can be a minefield of hidden additives and mammal-derived ingredients, but this recipe keeps things beautifully clean and plant-based from start to finish. The whole process is straightforward: simmer, strain, dilute, and chill. A squeeze of lime over ice takes it from refreshing to genuinely craveable. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long.
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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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