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Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) Recipe

Cool down with a glass of Agua de Jamaica, a deliciously tangy hibiscus tea that’s super easy to make and refreshingly perfect for any warm day.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup dried hibiscus flowers
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/3 cup honey or sugar
  • 1 lime sliced or cut into wedges

Instructions

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  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, add the hibiscus flowers, and turn off the heat. Let steep for 30 minutes, then strain out the flowers. Stir in the honey until dissolved. Chill.
  2. Serve over ice with a fresh squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

  • To store Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea), keep it in an airtight container or a pitcher covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator. It stays fresh for up to 5 days.
  • To freeze, place the tea in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.003g Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 23mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 61IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.003g 0%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 23mg 0%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 61IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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