Pork Free Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
This vibrant crimson drink is one of the most refreshing things you can pour into a glass on a warm day. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick to create a deeply colored, floral concentrate that smells absolutely incredible as it simmers on the stove. The natural tartness of the hibiscus is balanced by just enough sugar, and a squeeze of fresh lime over ice takes the whole thing to another level. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning without any effort ā that jewel-red color does all the work for you. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and naturally free of any meat or animal products, so there's nothing to second-guess. Make a big pitcher, keep it chilled in the fridge, and it's ready whenever you need something cold and a little special.
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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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