This sweet tart Agua de Jamaica is a refreshing drink for summer. It tastes a lot like cranberry juice.
Here in Tucson Agua de Jamaica, or Hibiscus Tea, is served at many restaurants. It's usually just listed as "Jamaica"on the menu.
It is pronounced ha-my-kah, but spelled like the country.
I remember the first time that I tried it. I fell in love immediately. It has a sweet tart flavor like sweetened cranberry juice.
Hibiscus flowers are readily available where I live, so making homemade Jamaica is a no-brainer. You may be able to find hibiscus flowers at your local health food store or you can order them online.
Instructions
- Boil water. Turn off heat and add hibiscus flowers. Let steep 30 minutes.
- Strain and add sugar. You could also use maple syrup or your favorites sweetener. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Storage
This tea will last 5 days in the fridge.
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Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea)
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- ½ cup sugar or maple syrup
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil. Turn off heat and add hibiscus flowers. Let steep 30 minutes.
- Strain and add sugar or maple syrup. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Pour over ice and serve.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
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