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Let the mixture steep for 15 to 20 minutes.","group":"Steeping","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Steeping"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Strain the liquid into a large pitcher, discarding the flowers and cinnamon stick. While the liquid is still warm, stir in the sugar until completely dissolved.","group":"Mixing","title":"Strain the liquid","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the remaining 4 cups (950ml) of cold water to the pitcher and stir well.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Refrigerate until chilled and serve over ice.","group":"Serving","title":"Refrigerate until chilled","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Agua de Jamaica is a staple 'agua fresca' in Mexico. You can adjust the sugar level to your preference or add a squeeze of lime for extra zing.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","noCook"],"equipment":["Medium saucepan","Fine mesh strainer","Large pitcher","Wooden spoon"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","paleo"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1.5,"unit":"l","note":"Makes about 6 cups"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The hibiscus concentrate can be made up to 3 days in advance and kept in the fridge before adding the remaining water and sugar."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in a covered glass pitcher in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fagua_de_jamaica_4ac91b34e3%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c0c3f878-76cb-40d6-bb81-e9e1b89e63c8","imageAlt":"Agua de Jamaica — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["refreshing","hibiscus","mexican","iced tea","agua fresca","tart"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Agua de Jamaica","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:10:47.434Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:10:47.434Z","related":[{"id":"limonada_suica_029b80b4d5","slug":"brazilian-swiss-lemonade-limonada-suica","title":"Brazilian Swiss Lemonade (Limonada Suíça)","description":"A creamy, frothy, and refreshing Brazilian limeade made with whole limes and sweetened condensed milk. 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