I have always enjoyed teas that have hibiscus in them. When we were on a trip to Mexico, we were given Agua de Jamaica, which is iced hibiscus tea. I loved it, so when I got home, I made my own hibiscus teas. This tea is super easy to make and customizable to your preferences.
The main ingredient is dried hibiscus, which is easy to find on Amazon or in health food stores.
Ingredients
For iced tea:
- 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice
For a cup of hot tea:
- 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus flowers
- 8 cups water
- sweetener, to taste
- use a stainless tea strainer (like the one below) or paper tea bag for steeping
Instructions for iced tea:
Bring water to a boil.
Once the water reaches a boil, add the dried hibiscus flowers to the water. You can use a large infuser, or strain the dried flowers after.
Allow the hibiscus flowers to steep in the hot water for about 15 to 20 minutes.
After steeping, strain out the hibiscus flowers.
Add the granulated sugar to the strained liquid and stir until it dissolves completely.
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill.
When you are ready to serve the ice tea, prepare cups with ice and pour Agua de Jamaica over the ice.
Instructions for hot tea:
Place a tablespoon of dried flowers in a tea bag or infuser in a cup.
Pour 8-10 oz of hot water over the flowers in the cup.
Allow to steep for 5 minutes or more
Sweeten as desired.
Ooo this tea looks so good! I am excited to give it a try. I’d try it in iced form first!
I love tea time and look forward to it every afternoon. I thought I had tried every type imaginable and now I see I have a new tea to try. I bet hibiscus tea tastes divine.
It’s so much darker than I would have thought. This looks amazing though, I’d drink this, happily.
This is such a pretty tea with that vibrant color and I would love to try this recipe! It looks so good and my husband also loves all kinds of tea!
I’ve never heard of Hibiscus Tea/Agua de Jamaica! It sounds like a great option, super easy and healthy! I can’t wait to try it!
I love hibiscus tea! Agua de Jamaica has such a refreshing tartness, I’m always experimenting with different sweeteners and citrus additions to make it just right!!
I’ve never had anything with actual flowers in it. I would love to give this a try, though, as it sounds delicious!
This sounds like it would be very comforting. I have a broken ankle right now and something soothing is def on the agenda.
Hibiscus tea looks refreshing and healthy. Your recipe is easy to follow, and I appreciate the benefits you shared. Hibiscus is available in my garden and would love to try it soon.
This tea looks so pretty, and it sounds so good. I’m a big fan of herbal and floral teas, so I can’t wait to try this.
This is the best tea to enjoy, that reminds me I need to grab some more. It’s a very healthy tea.
I love hibiscus tea! It’s so refreshing, and I bet making it at home would taste even better than store-bought versions.
argh its been so many years since I last had hibiscus tea, I really love it. I defiantly need to try out this recipe very soon
I adore hibiscus tea and this one sounds so refreshing! I might have to make this at home. I love it both hot and iced!
Who knew something so simple could be packed with antioxidants and be good for your overall health. I didn’t know it could support the immune system and help digestion—definitely a good reason to try it!
I don’t drink tea that often but I am not sure why. There’s so many different flavors and variety out there that would be interesting to try like this one. I love the color and I bet it tastes amazing!
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I love herbal tea, and hibiscus is one of my favorites. I think it is time to rebuy good hibiscus tea.
Hibiscus tea always hits the spot-refreshing, slightly tart, and naturally vibrant. Perfect for cooling down or just enjoying something different.
This is such a lovely tea with a really great flavour. I love that you use fresh herb to make this. I need to try the cold version as I have only had it hot.