Agua de Jamaica Recipe: Refreshing Hibiscus Iced Tea

Name: Agua de Jamaica Recipe: Refreshing Hibiscus Iced Tea
Total time: 1 hr
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 2 cups dried hibiscus petals; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 pinch ground cloves; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 1 pinch ground allspice; 0.5 cup chopped piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar cones); 1.5 cups white sugar

Agua de Jamaica, a beloved hibiscus beverage enjoyed throughout Mexico, offers a refreshingly tart flavor reminiscent of cranberry tea. Customize the sweetness to your liking with more or less sugar for a truly delightful experience. Savor the taste!

Total time1 hr
Prep time10 mins
Cook time35 mins
Yield1 gallon, 16

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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
0.5 cup chopped piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar cones)
1.5 cups white sugar

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Incorporate the hibiscus petals, cinnamon stick, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Reduce the heat to medium-low and gently simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, allowing the water to transform into a deep red hue.
Dissolve the chopped piloncillo in the hibiscus-infused water, then let it cool for 15 minutes. Once cooled, strain the warm liquid into a 1-gallon pitcher using a wire mesh strainer. Extract as much liquid as possible from the petals before discarding them. Stir in the white sugar until completely dissolved, then top off the pitcher with cold water. Serve immediately or refrigerate overnight to enhance the flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 97 kcal
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 25 g
Sodium Content: 3 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 25 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g