Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Mexican, Tex-Mex

Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea)

This refreshing Agua de Jamaica or Hibiscus Tea is a popular Mexican drink. Made from dried hibiscus flowers this cold drink has a sweet and tart flavor and is ready in less than 20 minutes! 

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Ingredients

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  • 8 cups water divided
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
  • 2 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

  1. Pour water into a medium size saucepan.
  2. Add the sugar and stir to combine.
  3. Heat over medium heat until water just begins to boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves.
  4. Remove from heat and add the dried hibiscus, stir to coat in the water. Let this sit and steep for at least 15 minutes.
  5. Pour hibiscus tea through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, discarding the flowers.
  6. Add the remaining water to the pitcher, then add in the lime juice, stir and taste. Adjust lime juice to taste.
  7. Serve cold over ice. Garnish with mint and lime as desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 97kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 0.02g (0%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.001g (0%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 11mg (0%) Fiber 0.01g (0%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 89IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.04mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 97kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 0.02g 0%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.001g 0%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 11mg 0%
Fiber 0.01g 0%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 89IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.04mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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