Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Agua Fresca)
A refreshing tart-sweet iced tea made from dried hibiscus flowers.
No common allergens detected
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Instructions
- 1
Simmer the Hibiscus: Bring 1 litre of the water to a boil with the hibiscus flowers and optional cinnamon, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- 2
Steep: Turn off the heat and let it steep for another 10 minutes to deepen the colour.
- 3
Strain: Strain out the flowers, pressing to extract all the liquid.
- 4
Sweeten: Stir the sugar into the warm concentrate until dissolved.
- 5
Dilute: Add the remaining cold water and adjust the sweetness and strength to taste.
- 6
Serve: Chill, then serve over ice with lime wedges.
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