Sesame Free Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
This vibrant crimson drink is tart, floral, and just sweet enough ā the kind of refreshment that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere warm and unhurried. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick to create a deeply colored concentrate that smells incredible even before it hits the glass. A squeeze of fresh lime over ice takes the whole thing to another level, brightening the tartness in the best possible way. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole, simple ingredients ā flowers, sugar, spice, and water ā there's absolutely nothing to second-guess for anyone navigating seed or sesame concerns. No sauces, no blends, no packaged shortcuts that might sneak in unwanted ingredients. It's naturally free of the usual suspects and genuinely delicious, which is a combination worth celebrating. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge ā 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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