Artificial Flavors Free Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
This vibrant crimson drink is tart, floral, and refreshing in a way that no store-bought juice or powdered mix can touch. Dried hibiscus flowers, a single cinnamon stick, and plain granulated sugar are all it takes to build layers of flavor that feel genuinely complex. Simmering the flowers into a deep, jewel-toned concentrate is the key move here ā it coaxes out every bit of that bold, tangy character before you dilute it to the perfect drinking strength. Because every ingredient is whole and straightforward, you never have to squint at a label wondering what "natural and artificial flavors" actually means in this context. A squeeze of lime over ice pulls the whole thing together with a bright, citrusy finish that makes it hard to stop at one glass. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks.
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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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