Agua de Jamaica Recipe
Mexican · Beverage · 15 min total
Agua de Jamaica is a refreshing Mexican hibiscus iced tea, tart and lightly sweetened, perfect for hot days.
5
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
8
servings
servings
100
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers (jamaica)
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1 lime, sliced (optional for garnish)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add the dried hibiscus flowers, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Let steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the flowers. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve over ice with lime slices if desired.
Tips
- Adjust sugar to your taste; you can also use honey or agave syrup.
- For a stronger flavor, let the flowers steep longer before straining.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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