Turmeric Free Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
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 sweet with a warm whisper of cinnamon running through every sip. It's a classic Mexican agua fresca that feels equally at home at a backyard cookout or a quiet afternoon on the porch. The concentrate method is the secret here: simmering the dried hibiscus flowers low and slow pulls out every bit of color and flavor before you dilute it to the perfect drinking strength. A squeeze of lime over the glass at the end brightens the whole thing and adds a citrusy edge that makes it genuinely hard to stop at one glass. Because the ingredient list is so clean ā just flowers, sugar, cinnamon, and water ā there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in. Serve it over plenty of ice and let the color do the talking.
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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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