Pescatarian Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Vibrant, tart, and just sweet enough, this agua de Jamaica is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever bought the bottled stuff. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick and sugar into a deeply colored concentrate that smells absolutely incredible while it simmers on the stove. Once strained and diluted with cold water, the result is a jewel-toned pitcher of something genuinely refreshing ā floral and tangy with a subtle warmth from the cinnamon. A squeeze of lime over the ice takes it from great to outstanding. Since it's built entirely from pantry-friendly botanicals and no animal products whatsoever, it fits effortlessly into a pescatarian lifestyle without any label-reading or substitutions required. Make a big batch, keep it cold in the fridge, and pour it over ice whenever the mood strikes.
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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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