Rice Free Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
This vibrant crimson drink is tart, floral, and just sweet enough ā the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick to build a concentrate that's deeply fragrant and beautifully jewel-toned, then it gets diluted to the perfect refreshing strength. A squeeze of lime over ice takes it completely over the top. Since every ingredient here is naturally grain-free, there's zero concern about hidden starches or fillers sneaking in ā it's just flowers, spice, sugar, and water doing their thing. The simmering step is key: it coaxes out all that bold color and complexity before you strain the concentrate into a clean pitcher. Make a big batch and keep it in the fridge, because it only gets better as it chills.
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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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