Black Pepper Free Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
This vibrant crimson drink is one of the most refreshing things you can pour on a hot day, with a tart, floral flavor that's bold enough to stand completely on its own. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick and sugar into a deeply colored concentrate that smells absolutely incredible as it simmers on the stove. The good news for anyone avoiding black pepper is that this recipe is naturally free of it ā no spice blends, no seasoning packets, just clean, simple ingredients you can trust from start to finish. Once the concentrate is strained and chilled, cold water brings it to the perfect drinking strength, and a squeeze of lime over ice takes it somewhere truly special. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive in a pitcher but comes together with almost no effort, making it ideal for entertaining or just keeping a batch in the fridge all week.
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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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