Brazil Nut 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 like something you'd sip slowly on a warm afternoon with nowhere to be. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick to create a richly colored concentrate that smells absolutely incredible as it simmers on the stove. A little sugar balances the natural tartness of the flowers, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. Once strained and chilled, the result is a beautifully jewel-toned agua fresca that's endlessly more satisfying than anything from a bottle. A squeeze of fresh lime over ice takes it right over the top. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress involved ā just clean, simple flavors. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge; it disappears faster than you'd expect.
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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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