This Hibiscus Iced Tea or “Agua de Jamaica” recipe has a tart flavor and the warmth of ginger an cinnamon. It is so refreshing! The flavor of the spices are not overpowering but they let their presence be known.
I like making a syrup or a concentrated hibiscus tea, keep it in the fridge and add to my water bottle. Sometimes I add the juice of a lime and sparkling water and sometimes even some vodka.
Ingredients
You will need about 2 cups of dried Hibiscus Flowers, a piece of ginger (sliced), a cinnamon stick, water and a sugar substitute.
For this Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe, I suggest to use a sweetener with monkfruit like Lakanto Monkfruit Classic. I’ve tried this recipe with allulose and it requires a lot more sweetener.
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Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe Steps
Start by placing all the ingredients in a pot and cover with water.
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Then bring to a soft boil. As soon as it is boiling, remove from heat, cover and let it cooldown.
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Strain and discard the used hibiscus flowers, ginger and cinnamon.
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You can store the concentrate and keep it chilled for when you want to make a drink.
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To make the drink add water and ice. I normally use 1/4 cup or less with 8 to 16 ounces of water. You can make your drink as strong as you like.
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Hibiscus Iced Tea Concentrate
Ingredients
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 2 Cups Dried Hibiscus Flowers
- ½ Cup Sugar Substitute
- 2 Cups Water
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a small pot and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil
- As soon as it starts boiling, remove from heat and cover. Let it rest while it cools down.
- Strain and discard used hibiscus flowers, cinnamon and ginger.
- To make a drink, add water and ice to taste.