Sesame Free Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Few drinks are as stunning to look at as this deep crimson agua fresca, and the flavor is just as impressive ā tart, floral, lightly sweet, and refreshing in a way that store-bought fruit drinks rarely manage. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick and sugar into a rich, jewel-toned concentrate that gets diluted to the perfect sippable strength. The cinnamon adds a subtle warmth that rounds out the tartness beautifully without overpowering the floral notes. A squeeze of lime over the finished glass takes the whole thing to another level. Because this is made entirely from scratch with whole, simple ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives ā just clean, vibrant flavor from start to finish. It's an ideal make-ahead drink since it needs time to chill, and a big pitcher disappears fast at any gathering.
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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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