Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea)
What is Agua de Jamaica? It is simply hibiscus tea produced by infusing dried hibiscus flowers. This hibiscus tea has a tangy and energizing flavor. With a captivating red-purple color this is a summer drink you don't want to miss. Easy to make and it tastes wonderful. Make this Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea) easily in the comfort of you home and enjoy.
Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea)
Activitea
8
10 minutes
25 minutes
Latin American
Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 2 Quarts Water
- 3/4 to 1 cup sugar
- 1 Cup of Dried Hibiscus Flowers
- (Optional )Ginger Slices
- (Optional) 1/2 Cinnamon Stick
- (Optional) Lime Juice
- Orange or lime slices for garnish
Directions
Put 4 cups of the water, the sugar, and the spices in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. If desired, you can also include some allspice berries, ginger pieces, and/or cinnamon. Heat until it reaches the boiling point and the sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat and add the dried hibiscus flowers. Stir it for about 1-2 minutes. After that, cover the saucepan and allow to sit for 20 minutes.
Hibiscus flowers, ginger, and/or cinnamon should all be discarded after straining the mixture into a pitcher.
Add the remaining 4 cups of water, or ice and water if you want the beverage to cool down rapidly.
- As an alternative, you may make a bubbly version by using ice and cold soda water.
For a taste that is more akin to punch, add the lime juice.
- Serve with an orange or lime slice over ice.
