Corn Free Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Few drinks are as stunning to look at as this deep crimson agua fresca, and the flavor ā tart, floral, lightly sweet, and kissed with warm cinnamon ā is just as impressive as the color. It starts with a quick stovetop concentrate made from dried hibiscus flowers, sugar, and a single cinnamon stick, which gets strained and diluted into a refreshing pitcher drink that's perfect for warm weather. Packaged and bottled beverages often sneak in corn-derived sweeteners or citric acid processed from corn, so making this at home with straightforward granulated sugar and whole dried flowers keeps things clean and simple. The cinnamon stick adds a subtle warmth that makes this feel like so much more than just flavored water. A squeeze of lime over the ice before serving brightens everything up and adds a little extra zing. It's the kind of drink that looks like it took serious effort but comes together with almost no fuss at all.
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Learn more āIngredients
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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