Hazelnut Free Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Few drinks are as visually stunning as this deep crimson agua fresca ā the color alone stops people in their tracks before they've even taken a sip. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick and sugar to create a bold, tart concentrate that gets diluted to the perfect refreshing balance. The flavor is floral and tangy with a subtle warmth from the cinnamon, and a squeeze of lime over ice takes it completely over the top. This is the kind of drink that disappears fast at gatherings, so you may want to double the batch. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-reading stress or cross-contact concerns to navigate ā just straightforward, plant-based goodness. The process is simple: simmer, strain, chill, and pour, making it an easy addition to any weeknight or weekend spread.
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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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