Chicken Free Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Vibrant, tart, and deeply refreshing, this agua de Jamaica is one of those drinks that looks almost too beautiful to sip ā that jewel-red color is completely natural, coming straight from dried hibiscus flowers simmered with a cinnamon stick and just enough sugar. The process is simple: you build a concentrated brew on the stovetop, strain it, dilute it, and chill it until it's ice-cold and ready to pour. A squeeze of lime over the top adds a bright citrusy edge that makes the whole thing taste like something you'd order at your favorite taqueria. There's nothing here but flowers, spice, sugar, and water, so it's naturally free from any animal-based ingredients without any substitutions required. It's the kind of recipe that rewards patience ā letting it chill properly means every sip is clean, floral, and perfectly balanced. 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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