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Walk into practically any taqueria in California and you'll likely find super-sized containers of agua frescas, right next to the soda dispenser.

The usual flavors are horchata (a sweet rice drink), tamarindo (from tamarind), and agua de Jamaica (pronounced hah-MY-kah).

What Is Agua de Jamaica?

What is this agua de Jamiaca? It's hibiscus tea made from an infusion of hibiscus flowers.

I almost always go for the ruby red Jamaica, I think just because I love the color. The taste of this hibiscus tea is slightly tart and refreshing.

Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) Poured From a Pitcher into a Glass of Ice with a Lime Slice

Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker

If you've ever had red zinger tea from Celestial Seasonings, it's a little like that. Or a little like cranberry juice. With a squeeze or two of lime juice, it becomes almost punch-like.

Finding Hibiscus Flowers for Hibiscus Tea

Hibiscus tea (an infusion, actually) is popular all around the world. The hibiscus sabdariffa flower grows in tropical and semi-tropical climates. This variety of hibiscus is different from the flowers I grew up with in Los Angeles; it's also called "Roselle".

You can find the dried hibiscus flowers at almost any Mexican market (look for "flor de Jamaica"), or you can order them online.

Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea) Served with Ice and a Lime Slice

Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker

Try These Other Refreshing Summer Drinks!

  • Ginger Switchel
  • Cucumber Lime Mint Agua Fresca
  • Perfect Lemonade
  • Cucumber Mint "Shrub" Soda
  • Strawberry Watermelon Agua Fresca
  • Ginger Beer Lemonade

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