Tree Nut Free Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
This vibrant crimson drink is tart, floral, and refreshing in a way that feels both exotic and deeply familiar ā the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all summer long. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick and just enough sugar to balance their natural tartness, creating a concentrate that's intensely fragrant and gorgeous in color. The whole process is straightforward: a quick simmer, a strain, a splash of cold water, and you're done. Served over ice with a squeeze of lime, it's endlessly thirst-quenching and just a little fancy-looking for something so simple to make. Every ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts ā no specialty swaps or label-scanning required, just pantry staples and dried flowers you can find at most Latin grocery stores or online. It's a wonderful alternative to store-bought drinks that can sometimes carry unexpected additives, and making it from scratch means you control exactly what goes in the glass.
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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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