Low Sodium Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Tart, floral, and brilliantly crimson, this agua de Jamaica is the kind of drink that stops people mid-sip and makes them ask what's in it. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick to build a concentrate that's layered and complex ā nothing like the flat, syrupy versions you might find bottled at the store. The sugar is the only sweetener here, and because you're controlling it yourself, the final drink hits that perfect balance between bright tartness and gentle sweetness without tipping into cloying territory. A squeeze of lime over the glass right before serving adds a little extra zing that really makes the hibiscus pop. It's naturally free of added salt, so every flavor you taste is exactly what you put in ā clean, honest, and refreshing. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge; it disappears faster than you'd expect.
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6 servings
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (flor de jamaica)
- Ā¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
For the concentrate
- 4 cups water
To finish
- 3 cups cold water
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 8 to 10 minutes, until the liquid is deeply colored and fragrant.
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