MSG Free Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Tart, floral, and strikingly crimson, this agua de Jamaica is one of those drinks that looks like it took serious effort but comes together with just a handful of pantry staples. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick and sugar into a deeply colored concentrate that smells absolutely incredible as it simmers on the stove. Once strained and diluted with cold water, the result is a refreshing pitcher drink that's bright and tangy with a subtle warmth from the cinnamon. A squeeze of lime over the glass right before serving takes it completely over the top. Every ingredient here is clean and whole ā dried flowers, sugar, spice, and water ā so there's nothing hidden to worry about, no flavor packets, no additives. It's the kind of recipe that proves the most satisfying drinks are often the simplest ones to make from scratch.
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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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