Agua de Jamaica

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Summary

Savor the bold, tart flavor of our Agua de Jamaica, a traditional drink made from dried hibiscus flowers. Steeped in water with cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, and cloves, this beverage is naturally sweetened with date paste and brightened with a hint of citrus. Hibiscus flowers are not only delicious but also packed with health benefits, including antioxidants and vitamins that promote heart health and reduce inflammation. Refresh yourself with this nutritious and flavorful drink!

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time35 mins

Ingredients

 4 cups water
 ½ cup date paste
 2 cinnamon sticks
 2 inches of fresh ginger (sliced)
 2 cloves
 ½ cup dried hibiscus tea (calyces or leaves, or a combination of the two)
 4 slices of citrus lime (or orange slices)

Directions

1

Add the water, date paste, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves to a stovetop pot. Bring to a boil and stir until the date paste is dissolved. Remove from heat.

2

Add the dried hibiscus, cover, and allow to steep for 20 minutes.

3

Strain the mixture, composting the spices and hibiscus if possible.

4

Taste for additional sweetness to your liking.

5

Pour over ice or mix with seltzer water for a spritzer, and garnish Agua de Jamaica with fresh citrus slices.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
In place of date paste try maple syrup or other sweetener of choice.

Instead of citrus, garnish with fresh mint, basil, or other fruit or herb of choice.

Prep Ahead
Prepare the date paste ahead of time.

Storage
Store Agua de Jamaica in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Ingredients

 4 cups water
 ½ cup date paste
 2 cinnamon sticks
 2 inches of fresh ginger (sliced)
 2 cloves
 ½ cup dried hibiscus tea (calyces or leaves, or a combination of the two)
 4 slices of citrus lime (or orange slices)

Directions

1

Add the water, date paste, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves to a stovetop pot. Bring to a boil and stir until the date paste is dissolved. Remove from heat.

2

Add the dried hibiscus, cover, and allow to steep for 20 minutes.

3

Strain the mixture, composting the spices and hibiscus if possible.

4

Taste for additional sweetness to your liking.

5

Pour over ice or mix with seltzer water for a spritzer, and garnish Agua de Jamaica with fresh citrus slices.

Agua de Jamaica