Agua de Jamaica recipes vary, but it usually consists of dried hibiscus flowers brewed in hot water to make a tea and strained to make a concentrated brew. Skip to content. Local News.

Instructions: Combine dried flowers and 4 cups water; bring to boil, then lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Pour jamaica/water mixture through strainer into a ...

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.

2 ounces (about 1 cup) dried hibiscus calyxes (also called flor de jamaica) 10 allspice berries, coarsely cracked, optional Sugar or agave syrup Place the hibiscus in a bowl, rinse thoroughly with ...

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat. Let mixture steep for 30 minutes. Strain and refrigerate. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword ...

Strawberry-Jamaica Agua Fresca. Hibiscus flowers are first steeped to make tea, which is then blended with strawberries and a little sugar, for flavor that harnesses the tart with the sweet.

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