Hibiscus Tea Recipe (Agua de Jamaica) Recipe
Refreshing and vibrant, this Hibiscus Tea Recipe, also known as Agua de Jamaica, is a delicious and easy-to-make beverage perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 pitcher (approximately 6 servings) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling, Mixing, Straining
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For Hibiscus Tea:
- 1 cup dried hibiscus petals
- 2 cups water
For Sweetening:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 liter cool water
- Ice
Instructions
- Boil Hibiscus: Add the dried hibiscus petals to a small pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Prepare Sweetening Mixture: In a pitcher, mix 1 liter of water with sugar until dissolved.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove hibiscus from heat, let cool for 30 minutes, strain liquid, and add it to the sweetened water.
- Serve: Add ice to the pitcher and enjoy your Hibiscus Tea!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Hibiscus Tea, Agua de Jamaica, Beverage, Mexican Drink
