How to Make Agua de Jamaica (Iced Hibiscus Tea) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Refreshing and full of flavor, Agua de Jamaica (Iced Hibiscus Tea) is a popular beverage in Latin America and the Caribbean. This vibrant red drink is made from dried hibiscus flowers and is known for its tart, tangy, and slightly sweet taste. It is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day, and it is also incredibly easy to make at home.

Agua de Jamaica has become a beloved beverage in many countries and is often served at special occasions, family gatherings, and street food st...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cups dried hibiscus petals
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • ½ cup chopped piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar cones)
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 gallon

  • Place 6 cups of water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in the hibiscus petals, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Reduce heat to medium-low, and gently simmer until the water has turned a deep red, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Stir the chopped piloncillo into the hibiscus water until dissolved, then set aside to cool 15 minutes. After cooling, strain the warm liquid into a 1 gallon pitcher through a wire mesh strainer. Squeeze as much liquid from the petals as you can, then discard the petals. Stir in the white sugar until dissolved, then pour in enough cold water to fill the pitcher. Serve immediately or let stand overnight for best taste.
  • Nutrition

    97 cal.

    • Sodium: 3mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Potassium: 4mg