Xanthan Gum Free Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)

This vibrant crimson drink is tart, floral, and just sweet enough — the kind of refreshment that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere warm and unhurried. Dried hibiscus flowers and a single cinnamon stick do all the heavy lifting here, simmering down into a deeply colored concentrate that smells absolutely incredible. Because the whole recipe is built from whole, simple ingredients, there's nothing to second-guess on a label and no additives sneaking in through a packaged mix. The concentrate method is smart — you get an intensely flavored base that you can dilute to your liking, so it's easy to dial the sweetness up or down before chilling. A squeeze of lime over ice right before serving brightens everything and gives it that classic street-drink finish. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast, so you might want to double the batch.

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