Description
Hibiscus water, also known as agua de Jamaica, is a ruby-red, tangy, floral drink that offers numerous health benefits beyond its refreshing taste. This natural wellness booster is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and plant compounds that can support heart health, enhance brain function, boost immunity, improve digestion, aid in weight management, alleviate allergies, and promote kidney health. It’s simple to make at home, providing a flavorful way to enhance your daily wellness routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (or 4–6 hibiscus tea bags)
- 8 cups water
- Sweetener to taste (e.g., honey, agave, stevia)
- Optional: Lemon slices, mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the dried hibiscus flowers thoroughly.
- In a large pitcher, combine the rinsed hibiscus flowers and 8 cups of water.
- If using tea bags, steep them in the water for 5-10 minutes, then remove the bags.
- Let the hibiscus flowers steep in the water for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, in the refrigerator. This allows the flavor and beneficial compounds to infuse into the water.
- Strain the mixture to remove the hibiscus flowers.
- Sweeten the hibiscus water to your liking.
- Serve chilled, over ice. Garnish with lemon slices or mint sprigs if desired. Enjoy your hibiscus water!
Notes
- For a stronger flavor, use more hibiscus flowers or steep for a longer period.
- Adjust the amount of sweetener based on your preference.
- Hibiscus water can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Experiment with adding other fruits or spices like ginger or cinnamon for different flavor profiles.
- Drinking hibiscus water daily may contribute to overall wellness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 fl oz)
- Calories: 5-10 (depending on sweetener)
- Sugar: 1-2g (depending on sweetener)
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1-2g (depending on sweetener)
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg