Hot or Cold Brew Hibiscus Tea Recipe (Agua de Jamaica)
This hot or cold brew hibiscus tea recipe, also known as agua de jamaica, is infused with fresh ginger and orange peel. Enjoy it warm, pour it over ice, or cold brew it overnight for a smoother, hands-off version.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons dried hibiscus bulk tea or 4-6 hibiscus tea bags also known as flor de Jamaica
- 8 cups filtered water
- 1 tablespoon dried orange peel granules or a quartered, washed organic orange, quartered (peel left on)
- ½ inch fresh ginger peeled (if not organic) and halved
- maple syrup optional, (or raw honey if not vegan), to taste
Instructions
Method 1: Cold Brew Method
- Add the hibiscus, orange, sliced ginger to a large 2-quart glass jar or pitcher.
- Pour 8 cups of cold filtered water over the ingredients and stir.
- Cover tightly and place in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours (or overnight) to let the flavors fuse.
- Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean pitcher. Discard the used flowers, orange, and ginger. Stir in maple syrup to taste and serve over ice.
Method 2: Quick Hot-to-Iced Method (Or for a Hot Mug)
- Add the hibiscus, water, orange peel, and ginger to a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture just to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Immediately remove the pan from the heat, cover with a lid, and let it steep off the burner for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Pour the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into a heat-safe pitcher (for iced tea) or directly into mugs (for hot tea). Discard the used flowers, orange, and ginger.
- Stir in your maple syrup while the tea is warm so it dissolves instantly. Enjoy hot, or let the pitcher cool before refrigerating to serve over ice later.
Notes
- Look for whole, dried flor de Jamaica in the international aisle or at Mexican markets for the best color and flavor. If using store-bought hibiscus tea bags, swap the 4 tablespoons of loose flowers for 4 tea bags.
- Keep strained tea in a sealed glass container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.02mg
