Pork Free Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Few drinks are as stunning to look at as this deep crimson refresher, and the flavor is just as bold ā tart, floral, and lightly sweet with a warm whisper of cinnamon running through every sip. It's a classic Mexican agua fresca made by simmering dried hibiscus flowers into a rich concentrate, then diluting it to the perfect balance before chilling it down. The process is simple and completely plant-based, built from just a handful of pantry staples with no hidden additives or mystery ingredients to worry about. A squeeze of lime over the ice takes the tartness somewhere bright and almost tropical, making it feel like a proper treat rather than just a glass of something cold. This is the kind of drink that disappears fast at gatherings, so don't be surprised if you're back at the stove making a second batch before the afternoon is over.
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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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