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Agua de Jamaica

Agua de jamaica or hibiscus tea is a refreshing beverage that's perfect for the summer.

Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword agua de jamaica, hibiscus tea
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 48 kcal
Author Carissa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Put the dried hibiscus flowers and 4 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil. Let it boil for 3 minutes. Then remove the pot from heat.

  2. Add the sugar to the pot and stir. Cover and let the mixture cool for 2 hours.

  3. Strain the liquid into a pitcher using a mesh strainer. Push on the flowers with the back of a spoon to get all of the liquid. Discard the flowers.

  4. Add 4 more cups of water to the pitcher and stir.

  5. Serve over ice and enjoy!