Agua de jamaica (hibiscus iced tea) is popular at Mexican taquerias.

What Is Agua de Jamaica?

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Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) Served with Ice and a Lime Slice Next to a Small Plate of Sliced Oranges and Limes and a Pitcher with More Jamaica

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It’s hibiscus tea made from an infusion of hibiscus flowers.

I almost always go for the ruby red Jamaica, I think just because I love the color.

The taste of this hibiscus tea is slightly tart and refreshing.

Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) Poured From a Pitcher into a Glass of Ice with a Lime Slice

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If you’ve ever had red zinger tea from Celestial Seasonings, it’s a little like that.

Or a little like cranberry juice.

With a squeeze or two of lime juice, it becomes almost punch-like.

Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) Served with Ice and a Lime Slice

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The hibiscus sabdariffa flower grows in tropical and semi-tropical climates.

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Add cinnamon, ginger slices, and/or a few allspice berries if you would like.

Water Boiled with Sugar and Spices for Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) Recipe

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Heat until boiling and the sugar has dissolved.

Stir in the dried hibiscus flowers using a spatula.

Cover and let sit for 20 minutes.

Dried Jamaica Flowers Added to Pot of Hot Sweetened Spiced Water for Agua de Jamaica Recipe

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Strain into a pitcher and discard the used hibiscus flowers, ginger, cinnamon, and/or allspice berries.

Alternatively, you might add ice and chilled soda water for a bubbly version.

Add a little lime juice for a more punch-like flavor.

Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) Steeping in a Pot

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Serve over ice with a slice of orange or lime.

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Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) Strained into a Pitcher to Remove Flowers and Spices

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Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) Poured into a Glass of Ice From a Pitcher. On the Counter with the Glass is a Plate with Lime and Orange Slices and a Kitchen Towel.

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Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) Served with Ice and a Lime Slice Next to a Small Plate of Sliced Oranges and Limes, a Bowl with Dried Jamaica Flowers, and a Pitcher

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Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) Served with Ice and a Lime Slice Next to a Small Plate of Sliced Oranges and Limes and a Pitcher with More Jamaica

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