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Hibiscus tea (Agua de Jamaica) served in a glass with ice cubes and mint leaves.

Hibiscus Tea (Agua De Jamaica)

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Hibiscus Tea, also known as Agua De Jamaica, is a refreshing Mexican drink that impresses with its sweet and tart flavor. This vibrant tea is perfect as a detox beverage, offering a great way to cool down in the summer or cozy up in the winter. Packed with health benefits, it’s a fantastic choice any time of year.
Course Tea
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 cup
Calories 36
Author Sangeetha Vel

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • 2 Lemon slices
  • ½ Cinnamon Stick small
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • ¼ cup Dried Hibiscus Flower
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Instructions

Making Hibiscus Tea (Agua De Jamaica)

  • In a saucepan, combine the desired amount of water with slices of ginger, fresh lemon slices, a few cinnamon sticks, and your preferred amount of sugar.
    Adding ginger, lemon, and other spices to water.
  • Heat the mixture until it starts boiling. Let it boil for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then switch off the heat.
    Lemon, cinnamon, ginger water boiling in saucepan.
  • Sprinkle the dried hibiscus flowers into the hot mixture. Stir well to ensure all the flowers are submerged and start releasing their color and flavor.
    Adding dried hibiscus flower to boiling water.
  • Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the brew steep for about 5 to 7 minutes. The longer it steeps, the deeper the flavor and color.
    Hibiscus tea steeping in saucepan.
  • After steeping, uncover and remove the saucepan from the heat. Strain the tea into a pitcher. Cool it in the refrigerator or serve it directly into cups if you prefer it hot.
    Filtering the hibiscus tea.
  • For a cooling treat, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the strained tea from the pitcher over them. Stir well, and consider adding a sprig of mint or a slice of lime for an extra touch of freshness. Your refreshing Hibiscus Tea is now ready to be enjoyed.
    Adding ice cubes to hibiscus tea.

Serving

  • Enjoy this healthy Hibiscus Tea hot for a comforting embrace on chilly winter days, or serve it chilled for a refreshing cool-down during the warm summer months.
    Hibiscus tea or agua de jamaica is served in a glass.

Notes

Here are some of my tips to enhance your Hibiscus Tea experience:
  • Enhancing Flavor: Usually, you just need hibiscus flowers, water, and sugar. But adding a bit of ginger, cinnamon, and lemon really kicks up the flavor and smell.
  • Adjusting Concentration: For a well-balanced brew, use ¼ cup of dried hibiscus flowers for every 3 cups of water. If you prefer a stronger flavor, you can increase the amount of hibiscus to up to ½ cup. Just be sure to serve the stronger tea with plenty of ice to dilute it as needed.
  • Balancing Tartness with Sweeteners: To counteract the natural tartness of Agua De Jamaica, consider adding sugar, honey, or other sweeteners according to your taste.
  • Spice It Up: For a warming winter drink, add a pinch of nutmeg or clove along with the cinnamon. These spices complement the tartness of the hibiscus and add a cozy warmth to the tea.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g

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