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agua de jamaica served over ice in glasses

Agua de Jamaica | Hibiscus Iced Tea

Agua de Jamaica is a traditional Mexican drink made with dried hibiscus flowers. It's typically served over ice and therefore perfect for the summer.
Author : Aline Cueni
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Prep Time :15 minutes
Cook Time :5 minutes
Cooling Time :1 hour
Total Time :20 minutes
Servings : 4
Calories : 65kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup (20g) dried hibiscus flowers Flor de Jamaica
  • ¼ cup sugar ½ cup if you like it extra sweet

Instructions
 

  • Pour the boiling water over the dried hibiscus flowers and let it steep for 10 minutes.
  • Pour the tea through a sieve and discard the flowers. Stir in the sugar and let the tea cool down. 
  • Store the Agua de Jamaica in the fridge and serve chilled over ice. 

Notes

  • Double the amount of sugar for a very sweet iced tea or make the recipe entirely without sugar for a healthy yet tasty summer drink.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.5mg