Hibiscus Tea (agua de jamaica)
I grew up drinking hibiscus tea (agua de jamaica). In Mexico, every meal is served with an agua fresca on the side. If you open the fridge of any Mexican family, you'll find a big pitcher of some agua fresca (a refreshing beverage) in there.
6 people
Calories: 64kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups of water
- 1 ½ cups dried hibiscus flowers
- 1/2 cup sugar, or more to taste
For serving
- ice
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Turn the heat off and add the the dried hibiscus flowers.
- Let it rest for 8-10 minutes.Strain the liquid into a pitcher.
- Add 2 more cups of water and the sugar. Mix and taste, adjust if necessary.
- Add ice to the pitcher or serve in a glass filled with ice.
Notes
You could also save the concentrate in a jar or glass bottle with a stopper cap and prepare a glass of hibiscus tea each time.
You just add about one-third of a cup of concentrate to the glass, the sweetener of your choice, and more water.
If you buy the tea by bulk, be sure to rinse it before adding it to the boiling water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg