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A glass of iced red hibiscus drink garnished with an orange slice and a cinnamon stick, with another glass and orange slices in the background.
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Agua De Jamaica

A tart, spiced hibiscus tea served cold over ice. Easy to make ahead for a crowd.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Cool Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Beverages, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 121kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Pitcher

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried hibiscus petals sorrel
  • 8 cups water
  • 2-3 slices fresh ginger
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 orange sliced (optional)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar adjust to taste
  • Ice for serving

Instructions

  • Rinse the dried hibiscus petals under cool water to remove any dust.
  • Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the hibiscus petals, ginger, cloves, cinnamon stick, and orange slices if using. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
    A black pot with wooden handles contains dark liquid with hibiscus flowers. Beside the pot, a plate holds orange slices, ginger, and a cinnamon stick.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves completely. Let the mixture cool to room temperature so the flavors deepen.
  • Strain the cooled tea through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, removing the hibiscus petals, spices, and ginger.
    A metal strainer with hibiscus petals and orange slices rests over a bowl, filtering dark red liquid.
  • Refrigerate the strained tea for at least 2 hours, or until fully chilled. Serve over ice with an orange slice or mint sprig if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 451IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg