Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea)
Agua de Jamaica is a great diuretic that is full of Vitamin C and can even lower blood pressure. This refreshing Hibiscus Tea is sweet, tart and delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, more if desired
- 6 cups water
- Ice
- Mint leaves, optional
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the dried hibiscus flowers in a large colander.
- Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add the flowers and cover tightly with a lid. Remove from the heat and steep for 1 hour or until cool.
- Strain hibiscus water into a pitcher and discard flowers. Add sugar and stir. Refrigerate until time to serve.
- Taste tea, and add more sugar or dilute with water to your liking.
- 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 will ice or feel free to store and serve 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.
- Garnish with mint leaves, lime slices, or a cinnamon stick.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 7mg, Potassium: 4mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 117IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 4mg, Iron: 3mg