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Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 06/23/14 Updated: 03/31/20
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Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica) - Tart, a bit fruity, so refreshing, and packed full of antioxidants (more than pomegranate juice!) and electrolytes.. pretty amazing, right?!Have you ever had hibiscus tea? Maybe you have, but it was called agua de jamaica, agua flor de jamaica.. or just that, you know, “red agua fresca” from the drink machines at any given paletaria. I fell in love with my first sip–the tart tanginess, the vibrant hue, the subtle floral quality that almost gave way to a fruitiness!

But what I did not love was the sheer sugariness of the whole encounter. Every time I order a glass of the stuff, I know it’ll be equivalent to a soda in sugar content, which isn’t something I really get down with on a day-to-day basis. We try not to drink much sugar, saving room in our exceptions budget for things like whiskey sours and crappy must-have margaritas at the taqueria.

Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica) - Tart, a bit fruity, so refreshing, and packed full of antioxidants (more than pomegranate juice!) and electrolytes.. pretty amazing, right?!So when I came across a bag of dried hibiscus flowers at the international market, I knew I had to buy them and start experimenting! I started researching simple teas, when I came across this pretty amazing nutritional information…

Did you know that hibiscus tea actually contains more antioxidants than pomegranate or cranberry juice? Pretty remarkable, right? Not only that… hibiscus tea is high in electrolytes, like chloride, magnesium, potassium and sodium, which makes it perfect for summer, post-run and -workout rehydration, and for a long day at the beach. I’m sold.

Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica) - Tart, a bit fruity, so refreshing, and packed full of antioxidants (more than pomegranate juice!) and electrolytes.. pretty amazing, right?!But before I knew all of that, I knew that I loved the tea because it was damn good. Its remarkable antioxidant and electrolyte levels are just added benefits, like finding out the man you fell in love with just–surprise!–not just happens to own a private island. He’s all like…

“Surprise! I have a private island.”

And you’re all like,

“Awesome! I’ll bring hibiscus tea.”

Make this. It’s perfect for hot, humid summer weather. Mmm.

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Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica) - Tart, a bit fruity, so refreshing, and packed full of antioxidants (more than pomegranate juice!) and electrolytes.. pretty amazing, right?!

Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)

Prep:30 minutes
Total:30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup of dried Jamaica Flowers
  • 3 cups of water
  • 4 cups of water to make 2 quarts of the final drink
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup agave nectar
  • 2 whole juice of two limes

Instructions 

  • Place the dried flowers in a small pot with the 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Boil for about 20-30 minutes over medium-low heat.
  • Cover and let steep for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Strain the flower and water tea. Stir in the remaining 4 cups water, 1/4 cup agave nectar, and lime juice.

Notes

Add more agave nectar, to taste, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 4g, Calories: 130kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 23mg, Potassium: 21mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 28g, Vitamin A: 241IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 31g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says

    Posted on 8/17/14 at 12:00 pm

    Pretty sad I’ve lived in Jamaica for the past 12-13 years and I’ve never had hibiscus tea 😐 ! Hahaha I definitely need to change that. This looks really refreshing!

    Reply
    • Cheryl Malik says

      Posted on 8/17/14 at 2:07 pm

      Ha! That’s too funny. And too cool that you live in Jamaica! The tea really is lovely, but then again, I’m one of those people who will get super attached to something that I know is healthy.

      Reply
  2. Sasha says

    Posted on 6/28/14 at 3:09 pm

    This looks awesome Cheryl!

    Reply
    • Cheryl Malik says

      Posted on 6/28/14 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks girl!

      Reply
  3. Cheryl Malik says

    Posted on 6/23/14 at 1:59 pm

    Do you have any Mexican markets or tiendas near you? They might even have them in the grocery.. like in this section! This is the brand I used http://www.la-tiendamia.com/s/cc_images/cache_907621104.jpg?t=1371886369

    Reply
  4. Mercedes says

    Posted on 6/23/14 at 12:28 pm

    This looks amazing. I just need to figure out where to get hibiscus flowers 🙂

    Reply

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