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Agua de Jamaica

A refreshing hibiscus tea beverage, Agua de Jamaica is a popular drink in Mexico, known for its vibrant color and tart flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Hibiscus Base
  • 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers also known as flor de jamaica
  • 4 cups water for steeping
  • ½ cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 cups cold water to dilute

Method
 

Prepare Hibiscus Tea
  1. In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  2. Add the dried hibiscus flowers and sugar, then remove from heat.
  3. Let it steep for about 10 minutes.
  4. Strain the mixture into a pitcher, discarding the flowers.
  5. Add 2 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir well.
  6. Serve chilled over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gPotassium: 50mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Agua de Jamaica can be garnished with lime slices or mint leaves for added flavor.

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