Chicken Free Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Bright, jewel-toned, and refreshingly tart, 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 and sugar into a deeply colored concentrate that smells absolutely incredible as it simmers on the stove. Once strained and diluted with cold water, the result is a floral, slightly tangy iced tea that's naturally plant-based from top to bottom ā no animal products, no meat-based broths, nothing to second-guess. A squeeze of lime over the glass takes the whole thing to another level, brightening the tartness in the best possible way. It's the kind of recipe that feels special enough for a dinner party but easy enough to make on a random Tuesday afternoon. Keep a pitcher in the fridge and it'll disappear faster than you 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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