Dairy Free Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Tart, floral, and strikingly crimson, this agua de Jamaica is one of those drinks that looks as good as it tastes. Dried hibiscus flowers are simmered with a cinnamon stick and just enough sugar to balance their natural tang, creating a deeply fragrant concentrate that forms the backbone of the whole drink. Because it's built entirely from flowers, spice, and water, it's naturally free of any dairy ā no swaps needed, no labels to scrutinize. Diluting the concentrate with cold water keeps the flavor bright rather than heavy, and a squeeze of lime over ice takes it from refreshing to genuinely craveable. It's the kind of pitcher drink that disappears fast at a gathering, so you might want to double the batch. Serve it at a backyard cookout, a weeknight dinner, or just pour a tall glass for yourself on a warm afternoon ā it earns its place every time.
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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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