This simple agua fresca showcases the full force of hibiscus, a bright red flower that is full of flavor. Known as sorrel in Jamaica, hibiscus is called Jamaica or flor de Jamaica in Mexico.

Most people meet hibiscus as a tart infusion when they sip a hot cup of Red Zinger tea or pull a swig of agua fresca de jamaica at their favorite taqueria. Like cranberry, but more nuanced ...

This deep magenta jamaica agua fresca is stunningly pretty. After the hibiscus flowers are steeped to make tea, it is blended with strawberries and a little sugar. Its flavor perfectly juxtaposes ...

I’m most familiar with the Mexican agua fresca, which my dad used to make during hot Houston, well, all-the-times. So I bought ONE GIANT POUND of dried hibiscus on Amazon to make it myself.

What is hibiscus (jamaica flowers)? The hibiscus flower (flor de jamaica) is a plant that grows worldwide in tropical-ish weather. It has a trumpet shape and a deep red color. It is harvested and ...

Remove from heat and let cool. Pour jamaica/water mixture through strainer into a large glass jar or pitcher, discarding jamaica; stir in sugar to dissolve. Add remaining 6 cups water. Taste and ...

In a large saucepan, bring the water, the jamaica, cinnamon, cloves and the orange zest to a boil, then simmer for about 5 minutes. Turn off heat, add sugar and let steep for about 10 minutes.