Chestnut Free Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
This vibrant crimson drink is tart, floral, and refreshing in a way that feels both exotic and completely approachable. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick to create a deeply colored concentrate that smells absolutely incredible as it simmers on the stove. A squeeze of lime over ice takes the whole thing to another level, balancing the natural tartness with a bright citrus edge. The ingredient list is beautifully simple ā flowers, sugar, cinnamon, water ā so there's genuinely nothing hidden to worry about, making it a naturally safe choice for anyone navigating tree nut or chestnut concerns. It comes together in one saucepan and chills quickly, so it's easy to batch ahead for a crowd or just keep a pitcher in the fridge for the week. Whether you're serving it at a summer cookout or just want something more interesting than lemonade, this is the kind of drink that gets people asking for the recipe.
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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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