Capsaicin Free Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
This vibrant crimson drink is one of those recipes that looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick to create a concentrate that's floral, tart, and deeply aromatic ā then it's diluted to the perfect sipping strength and served over ice. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, this is a refreshing win: the entire recipe is built around flowers, spice warmth from cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness, with absolutely zero heat involved. It's a great reminder that bold, complex flavor doesn't have to come with a burn. A squeeze of lime over the finished glass adds a bright citrus note that ties everything together beautifully. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge ā it disappears fast.
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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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