Tree Nut Free Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Few drinks are as stunning to look at or as refreshing to sip as this deep crimson agua de Jamaica. Dried hibiscus flowers steeped with a cinnamon stick and sugar create a concentrate that is tart, floral, and just a little warming ā then it gets diluted with cold water and poured over ice for a drink that feels like a celebration. A squeeze of lime on the side brightens every sip and adds a citrusy edge that plays beautifully against the hibiscus. The whole process is straightforward: simmer, strain, chill, and serve. Because this recipe is built entirely from flowers, spice, sugar, and water, there is nothing here to second-guess when it comes to tree nut concerns ā no nut-based syrups, no almond milk, no hidden additives. It is the kind of drink that looks like you spent hours on it but comes together with minimal effort and pantry-friendly ingredients. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge ā it disappears fast.
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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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