How to Make Agua De Jamaica

►Ingredients
In order to make a half gallon of agua de Jamaica:
1/2 cup of dried hibiscus calyces ("Flor de Jamaica")
Water (8 cups)
Sugar (about 1/2 cups, or to taste)
OPTIONAL: rum, ginger, thinly-sliced lime garnish ✔

►Agua de Jamaica is a Mexican, Central American and Caribbean drink, which is essentially a tea made from hibiscus calyces. It is very refreshing when served chilled, and relaxing when served warm, but is most often served chilled.

Hibiscus has long been used in herbal remedies, and this drink is known in Mexico and Central America as an "agua fresca," (lit. "fresh water") meaning a cheap beverage. It has been proven to help lower blood pressure, in part due to its mild diuretic properties. This drink is also a beautiful deep ruby red color, which is very pleasing to the eye. ✔

►Tips
+ Because these are Spanish words, Jamaica is pronounced "ha-MIKE-ah."
+ As mentioned above, this beverage is often served chilled. If this recipe is served warm, the sugar can sometimes overpower the natural tartness of the hibiscus, so sweeten to taste.
"Flor de Jamaica" is the Mexican name for dried hibiscus calyces. + It can be referred to as simply "Jamaica" in most Mexican grocery stores. It is also called "sorrell," "saril," or "roselle," to name a few of its numerous names ✔

►Warnings
+ Be careful with boiling water, as it can cause severe burns ✔

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