Cashew Free Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Few drinks are as visually stunning as this deep crimson agua de Jamaica — it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a trendy café, but it comes together with just a handful of pantry staples. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick and sugar into a rich, tart concentrate that smells absolutely incredible while it simmers. Once strained and diluted with cold water, the result is floral, tangy, and refreshingly light — nothing artificial, nothing fussy. A squeeze of lime over ice takes it from great to genuinely perfect. The whole process is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's zero need to scrutinize labels or worry about shared-facility warnings the way you might with packaged beverages or flavored drink mixes. It's the kind of recipe that feels special enough for a dinner party but easy enough to make on a random Tuesday afternoon. Make a big pitcher — it disappears fast.
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6 servings
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (flor de jamaica)
- ¾ 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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