Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea)

Name: Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 3/4 to 1 cup sugar (depending on how sweet you would like it to be); 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers; 1/2 cinnamon stick (optional); A few thin slices ginger (optional); Allspice berries (optional); Lime juice (optional); Orange or lime slices for garnish

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Agua de jamaica (aka hibiscus iced tea) is an infusion of dried hibiscus flowers. It's popular at Mexican taquerias, and now it can be popular in your home.

Updated at: Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:40:19 GMT