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Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea)
Yield around 64 ounces How to
3 cups boiling water Pour 3 cups of boiling water over the
2 ounces dried hibiscus flowers hibiscus flowers.
6 cups room temperature water Let the flowers soak in the water for
3/4 cup sugar about 20 minutes.
Pour through a strainer into a large
pitcher and Discard the flowers.
"One of the most popular agua frescas in Add the sugar and stir for 1 to 2
all of Mexico is made from dried Hibiscus minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
flowers. It has a tart cranberry like flavor Pour in remaining 6 cups of water and
with a bit of the astringency you associate taste for sweetness.
with tea. Dried hibiscus flowers can be found Add more sugar or water if necessary.
at your local Latin American grocer Or you Serve with fresh lime wedges for
can purchase them online. It’s a colorful garnish.
and refreshing beverage that is perfect for You can also substitute honey, agave
a Spring time gathering." -CHef nectar or piloncillo for the sugar in
the recipe.
