Ginger Free Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Few drinks are as stunning to look at as this deep crimson agua fresca, and the flavor is just as impressive ā tart, floral, and lightly sweet with a warm hint of cinnamon running through every sip. It starts as a concentrated hibiscus syrup simmered right on the stovetop, then gets diluted with cold water and chilled until it's perfectly refreshing. The whole process is straightforward and relies on just a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients, making it an easy win for warm afternoons or casual entertaining. Because the recipe is built entirely around hibiscus flowers, cinnamon, sugar, and water, there's no ginger hiding anywhere ā no spice blends, no flavored syrups, no surprises. That matters more than you'd think, since many bottled teas and store-bought agua fresca mixes sneak ginger in for extra zing. A squeeze of lime over the ice at serving time adds a bright citrus note that plays beautifully against the tartness of the hibiscus. Make a big batch 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)
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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