
Few drinks are as stunning to look at as this deep crimson hibiscus tea, and the flavor is just as impressive ā tart, floral, and lightly spiced from a single cinnamon stick. It's a classic Mexican agua fresca made by simmering dried hibiscus flowers into a rich concentrate, then diluting it to the perfect refreshing balance. The whole process is beautifully straightforward: boil, steep, strain, chill, and pour over ice. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like ā dried flowers, sugar, water, and a cinnamon stick ā so there's nothing hidden or processed to worry about, making it a clean, naturally seed oil free choice without any compromise on taste. A squeeze of lime over the glass right before serving adds a bright citrusy edge that takes the whole thing up a notch. It's the kind of drink that looks like you worked much harder than you did, and it's endlessly refreshing on a warm afternoon.
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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.
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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