Hibiscus Iced Tea
Agua de Jamaica
The most traditional agua fresca of the ranch. Hibiscus flowers boiled, strained, and sweetened to taste. Refreshing, a beautiful deep red, and full of antioxidants.
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Ingredients
- 40 g dried hibiscus flowers
- 1500 ml water
- 60 g sugar
- to taste ice (optional)
Nutrition facts
- Calories63 kcal378 kcal
- Protein0 g0 g
- Carbs16 g96 g
- Fat0 g0 g
- Fiber2 g12 g
Values are recalculated automatically when you change the servings.
Instructions
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- 1
Rinse the hibiscus
📋 You'll need- 40 g dried hibiscus flowers
Rinse the hibiscus flowers with cold water in a strainer to remove any dust.
- 2
Boil the concentrate
📋 You'll need- 750 ml (half) water
Boil half the water (750 ml) and add the hibiscus. Let it boil for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- 3
Steep
Let it steep for 20 minutes so the hibiscus releases its full color and flavor.
- 4
Strain & sweeten
📋 You'll need- 60 g sugar
Strain the concentrate into a pitcher and dissolve the sugar while it is still warm.
- 5
Dilute
📋 You'll need- 750 ml (the rest) water
Add the rest of the cold water (750 ml) and adjust the sweetness to taste.
- 6
Serve
📋 You'll need- ice
Serve well chilled with plenty of ice.
At the ranch there is always a pitcher of jamaica on the table. You can keep the concentrate in the fridge and dilute it whenever you like. If you are watching your calories, try the sugar-free version.