Hibiscus Iced Tea (aka Agua de Jamaica) it’s a very popular Mexican drink that’s made from an infusion of dry hibiscus flowers. Hibiscus tea contains more vitamin C than you can find in an average orange. It also fights inflammation, helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, it also supports liver health, and is a very good and easy option for a drink.
You can find the dried hibiscus flowers at almost every Mexican market or you can order them online.
Hibiscus Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 2 quarts water, divided
- 3/4 cup Azúcar Morena La Fe
- 1 cup Dried hibiscus flowers
- 1/2 Cinnamon stick
- A few slices ginger
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Heat 4 cups of water and the sugar in a medium saucepan.
- Add the cinnamon and ginger.
- Heat until boiling and the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir using a spatula.
- Let sit and cover for 20 minutes.
- Strain into a pitcher and discard the used flowers, ginger and cinnamon.
- Add the remaining water to the concentrate and chill. Add ice and enjoy!
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