Gluten 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 spiced with a whisper of cinnamon. Dried hibiscus flowers steep into a rich concentrate that gets diluted to the perfect refreshing balance, making every sip feel like something you'd order at a great taqueria. The entire process is naturally free of gluten-containing ingredients, so there's no label-reading or substitution stress involved ā just whole, simple pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. A squeeze of lime over the top brightens everything up and adds a citrusy edge that plays beautifully against the tartness of the hibiscus. It's the kind of drink that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did, which is always a win. 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)
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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