Vegetarian Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Few drinks are as stunning in a glass as this deep crimson refresher made from dried hibiscus flowers. The color alone stops people in their tracks, but it's the tart, floral flavor ā brightened with a squeeze of lime ā that keeps them coming back for more. A single cinnamon stick simmered into the concentrate adds a subtle warmth that makes this feel like so much more than just a flavored water. The process is simple: bloom the flowers with sugar and spice, strain, dilute, and chill ā no special equipment needed beyond a saucepan and a pitcher. It's naturally plant-based from start to finish, with zero ingredients to second-guess. Make a big batch ahead of time and keep it cold in the fridge, because it disappears fast at any gathering.
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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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