Citrus Free Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
That deep ruby color alone is enough to stop anyone mid-scroll, and the flavor delivers just as much drama ā floral, lightly sweet, and warming with a hint of cinnamon. Dried hibiscus flowers are the star here, simmered into a rich concentrate that gets diluted to the perfect refreshing strength. The cinnamon stick adds a subtle spiced backbone that makes this feel more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. For anyone avoiding citrus, this is a genuinely exciting find ā agua de Jamaica is often served with a squeeze of lime, but the recipe keeps that completely optional, so you can skip it entirely without losing anything essential. The natural tartness of the hibiscus does all the heavy lifting on its own, giving you that bright, thirst-quenching quality without a drop of lemon or lime juice required. Straining the concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve leaves you with a silky, jewel-toned drink that looks stunning poured over ice. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge ā it disappears fast.
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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)
Can be omittedlime
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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