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Mexican Hibiscus Cinnamon Tea (Té de Jamaica y Canela)
Hibiscus has a bright, tart flavor like cranberries, which pairs perfectly with cinnamon’s warmth. This pretty pink potion is nearly magical. It was a favorite of both of my Abuelas who both lived well into their 90’s!
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Steeping
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 cups
Calories: 775 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 7 cups water divided
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/3 cup dry jamaica/hibiscus flowers
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a pot. Add the cinnamon sticks and flowers and cover tightly with a lid. Remove from the heat and steep for 1 hour or until cool.
- Strain hibiscus-cinnamon tea into a pitcher and discard cinnamon and flowers.
- Dilute with 5 cups of water.
- Refrigerate until time to serve.
- Serve hot or cold.
- Sugar or honey can be added to sweeten.
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Notes
- Serve it cold with honey and a splash of sparking water if you are craving some bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
7.75kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1.91g
(1%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Sodium
15.1mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.62g
(2%)
Sugar
0.81g
(2%)
Vitamin A
38.91IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2.42mg
(3%)
Calcium
20.44mg
(2%)
Iron
1.23mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 775
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 7.75kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.91g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 15.1mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.62g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.81g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 38.91IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.42mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20.44mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.23mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.