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Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea)

Today I will guide you through the art of crafting the perfect Agua de Jamaica — a yummy sweet-tart Mexican hibiscus tea. It's a symphony of tart sweetness, a burst of floral and citrusy deliciousness, and an ode to the rich tapestry of Mexican flavors — and it's so easy to make!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Steep
10 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 63 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar more if desired
  • 6 cups water
  • ice
  • mint leaves optional

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and drain the dried hibiscus flowers in a large colander.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add the flowers and cover tightly with a lid. Remove from the heat and steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Strain hibiscus water into a pitcher and discard flowers. Add sugar and stir. Refrigerate until time to serve.
  4. Taste tea, and add more sugar or dilute with water to your liking.
  5. Ladle into a tall glass filled with ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves or lime slices (optional).

Notes

  • Serve Agua de Jamaica in a vitrolero (glass barrel jar) or beverage dispenser filled with ice, or feel free to store and serve it in a pitcher.
  • You can freeze some of the mixture in popsicle molds to make Hibiscus Paletas! 
  • This Agua de Jamaica can also be brewed with canela (cinnamon) to make Hibiscus-Cinnamon Tea.
  • Make Jamaica Margaritas with tequila, lime juice, and a drizzle of agave.
  • Garnish with mint leaves, lime slices, or a cinnamon stick.
  • Refrigerate hibiscus drink in a covered container, such as a mason jar in the fridge for 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 63kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 4mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 117IU (2%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63

% Daily Value*

Calories 63kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 4mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 117IU 2%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 3mg 17%

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