Hamdi Saidani This easy Agua de Jamaica is a refreshing drink with zesty citrus and subtle spices, perfect for hot days. It’s quick to prepare, and you can adjust the sweetness or spice to your liking. Using simple ingredients like lime, orange, and ginger, it delivers a unique twist on a classic hibiscus tea.
Ingredients Needed:
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar (depending on how sweet you like it)
- 1/4 cup peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger
- 6 allspice berries
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 8 berry-hibiscus herbal tea bags, such as Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- Orange slices, for garnish
- Lime slices, for garnish
How To Make Agua De Jamaica?
- Prepare the spiced tea base: Put 1 liter (4 cups) of water and the sugar in a medium saucepan. Add the ginger slices, allspice, and cinnamon. Heat until it boils and the sugar has dissolved completely.
- Steep the tea bags: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the herbal tea bags. Cover the pan and let the tea steep for 15 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Strain and chill: Strain the tea into a large pitcher, discarding the solids. Let the tea chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. (You can prepare this up to 2 days ahead and keep it covered in the fridge.)
- Finish and serve: Before serving, stir in 1 liter (4 cups) of cold water, along with the fresh lime and orange juice. Serve the Agua de Jamaica over ice, garnishing with orange and lime slices.
Recipe Tips:
- Balance the Sweetness: Adjust the sugar to your liking. If you like a tangy drink, add less sugar first and taste it before adding more.
- Use Fresh Citrus Juice: Fresh lime and orange juice taste brighter. Bottled juice won’t give the same freshness.
- Steep Carefully: Don’t steep the tea too long. Over-steeping can make it bitter. Stick to 15 minutes.
- Chill Before Serving: Let the tea cool completely before adding juice and ice. This keeps the flavors fresh and the drink cold.
- Strain Well: Strain out all solid pieces like cinnamon and allspice. Any leftover bits can make the drink gritty or too strong.
How To Store Leftovers?
First, let the leftover Agua de Jamaica cool to room temperature. Then, transfer it to an airtight pitcher or container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir well before serving to mix any settled ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 67
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 2mg
- Potassium: 8mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 17g
- Protein: 0g
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Agua De Jamaica
Description
This easy Agua de Jamaica is a refreshing drink with zesty citrus and subtle spices, perfect for hot days. It’s quick to prepare, and you can adjust the sweetness or spice to your liking. Using simple ingredients like lime, orange, and ginger, it delivers a unique twist on a classic hibiscus tea.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the spiced tea base: Put 1 liter (4 cups) of water and the sugar in a medium saucepan. Add the ginger slices, allspice, and cinnamon. Heat until it boils and the sugar has dissolved completely.
- Steep the tea bags: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the herbal tea bags. Cover the pan and let the tea steep for 15 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Strain and chill: Strain the tea into a large pitcher, discarding the solids. Let the tea chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. (You can prepare this up to 2 days ahead and keep it covered in the fridge.)
- Finish and serve: Before serving, stir in 1 liter (4 cups) of cold water, along with the fresh lime and orange juice. Serve the Agua de Jamaica over ice, garnishing with orange and lime slices.
Notes
- Balance the Sweetness: Adjust the sugar to your liking. If you like a tangy drink, add less sugar first and taste it before adding more.
- Use Fresh Citrus Juice: Fresh lime and orange juice taste brighter. Bottled juice won’t give the same freshness.
- Steep Carefully: Don’t steep the tea too long. Over-steeping can make it bitter. Stick to 15 minutes.
- Chill Before Serving: Let the tea cool completely before adding juice and ice. This keeps the flavors fresh and the drink cold.
- Strain Well: Strain out all solid pieces like cinnamon and allspice. Any leftover bits can make the drink gritty or too strong.
Agua De Jamaica