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A natural hibiscus iced tea.

From the lens Agua de Jamaica or Iced Hibiscus Tea.

  • Frankster May 9, 2012 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    Excellent lens. I'll have to try hibiscus tea. I love your photos. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • goo2eyes Mar 26, 2012 @ 10:36 am | delete
    i was so fast clicking the send button. i just want to congratulate you for winning the purple star for this lens. angel blessings also.
  • goo2eyes Mar 26, 2012 @ 10:34 am | delete
    can you please add GUMAMELA? this is the filipino (philippines) word for hibiscus. originally, i come from the philippines but i live in austria, europe now.
  • JoshK47 Mar 8, 2012 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    Wonderful information on a refreshing beverage - thanks for sharing!
  • TheGourmetCoffeeGuy Jan 30, 2012 @ 11:25 pm | delete
    What a refreshing beverage from such a beautiful flower! Nice lens.
  • Edutopia Jan 26, 2012 @ 2:41 am | delete
    Great lens! I didn't really know much specifically about Hibiscus tea but any tea that you make from scratch yourself instead of pre-made or from bags will always be much tastier. Will have to give Hibiscus a try.
  • flycatcher Jan 23, 2012 @ 10:29 pm | delete
    Jamaica is one of my favourite beverages - cold in summer and hot tea in winter, it works both ways. Lots of Vitamin C, too, as you've mentioned. Good stuff all round.
  • Lindrus Jan 23, 2012 @ 10:42 am | delete
    I really like the sour taste of hibiscus tea. Like your lens too.
  • miaponzo Jan 23, 2012 @ 3:45 am | delete
    People drink hibiscus hot and cold in Kuwait and the Middle East as well! Blessed!
  • Othercat Jan 22, 2012 @ 11:44 pm | delete
    I absolutely love hibiscus tea! I sweeten mine with a bit of cinnamon and honey and then add some orange rings and lemon rings. It's so refreshing and the health benefits are amazing. My mother-in-law has been drinking it daily for the last couple months and it's lowered her blood pressure enough so that her doctor stopped worrying.
  • cffutah Jan 20, 2012 @ 9:48 am | delete
    something new I haven't read about, liked the different photos of before and after too.
  • extexanwannabe Jan 11, 2012 @ 5:58 pm | delete
    I am curious to know how your hubby ferments pineapple. Being an avid homebrewer, i am curious. The tea of course, is excellent!
  • paperfacets Jan 11, 2012 @ 10:19 pm | delete
    Hi,
    So, you want to get out of Texas? Oh yes, the pineapple drink. He puts about 3 cups chunks of pineapple in a gallon jar with a lid. Fill with water, add 2 1/2 cups brown sugar and about 1 cup beer. Cover. Let it set five or 7 days at room temperature. Start tasting to see if it is fermenting. You might Google Tepache to get additional tips. Thanks for stopping by.
  • jimmyworldstar Jan 1, 2012 @ 12:36 am | delete
    It's called sorrel in Jamaica and I've had it before, a nice sweet flavor but still retains that floral taste.
  • TopToysForKids Dec 14, 2011 @ 1:30 pm | delete
    Great lens, Jamaican sound good right now!
  • _Joan_ Dec 5, 2011 @ 5:55 am | delete
    I'd never thought about trying to make my own Jamaica before. This is a super idea because at the places where I have bought it before, it usually has SO much sugar that I can hardly taste anything else.

    Thank you for sharing!
  • paperfacets Dec 6, 2011 @ 12:45 pm | delete
    Yes, making it yourself is very easy. I like it more concentrated than most vendors offer and, yes, with less sugar. Latin markets sell it from bulk bins. I have thought to go to the produce market in LA, but it is a bit of a trip for me.
  • ekkoautos Nov 21, 2011 @ 10:27 pm | delete
    thanks for sharing, you are good at enjoying the life
  • lilymom24 Nov 21, 2011 @ 1:09 pm | delete
    I have never heard of hibiscus tea but it sounds tasty. The fermented pineapple drink sounds interesting as well.
  • CCGAL Jul 25, 2011 @ 10:04 am | delete
    I love hibiscus tea.
  • Jamaica Tea Co. Jul 7, 2011 @ 10:38 am | delete
    Jamaica Tea Co. makes Fresh, Organic Agua de Jamaica available in all Whole Foods Markets. Enjoy the fresh taste of Organic ingredients and health benefits already brewed for you.
  • egadapparel Jun 15, 2011 @ 10:28 pm | delete
    This is a really awesome lens, you did a great job! :)
  • boutiqueshops May 16, 2011 @ 2:31 am | delete
    wonderful! I just had some at a restaurant recently and it brought back nice memories of childhood trips "across" the Rio Grande from Laredo to Nuevo Laredo to shop. We always stopped for some 'aguas frescas' and this was a favorite. Thanks for the recipe ~ now I can make it myself!
  • jim-s Apr 14, 2011 @ 6:58 pm | delete
    I drink it almost every day without knowing anything about it. It is delicious!
  • miaponzo Feb 7, 2011 @ 12:32 am | delete
    Thanks! Great information! I live in Kuwait and here this tea is called KARKADAY :)
  • Squidoolinepro Jan 20, 2011 @ 11:26 pm | delete
    *blessed* by a passing squid angel;)
  • vallain Oct 23, 2010 @ 3:10 pm | delete
    I'm not a tea drinker, but this does sound refreshing. Maybe I would like it better than regular tea. I have the basic ingredient growing on my patio.
  • vallain Jan 26, 2012 @ 9:15 pm | delete
    Back to give this page a blessing.
  • RinchenChodron Oct 22, 2010 @ 10:48 am | delete
    Great photos - makes me thirsty.
  • LindaJM Oct 15, 2010 @ 10:23 pm | delete
    What beautiful photographs! I'd love to have some hibiscus tea!
  • GonnaFly Oct 15, 2010 @ 1:47 am | delete
    What a beautifully presented lens. Lots of lovely pics and so well written.
  • teatree Oct 14, 2010 @ 8:47 pm | delete
    I've always admired hibiscus flowers, but had no idea you could make tea out of it!
  • DinosaurEgg Oct 13, 2010 @ 4:24 pm | delete
    Isn't it prettty. Like others I've had Hibiscus tea-bags. Thanks for the virtual trip, I had a lovely visit.
  • LizMac60 Oct 13, 2010 @ 4:19 pm | delete
    This sounds lovely. i must try it.
  • capriliz Oct 13, 2010 @ 4:08 pm | delete
    Beautiful and interesting lens! I love your photos and the idea of making this tea. Sounds very good. Good luck with the Tier 1 challenge.
  • Intuitive Oct 13, 2010 @ 8:59 am | delete
    I see Agua de Jamaica on the menus at local restaurants but haven't tried it yet. This is a beautiful lens.
  • theraggededge Oct 12, 2010 @ 1:59 pm | delete
    Fascinating and beautiful. I'd love some right now!
  • DecoratingforEvents Oct 12, 2010 @ 8:25 am | delete
    Beautiful! I've never tried it, will have to remedy that...
  • CCGAL Oct 11, 2010 @ 9:47 pm | delete
    I have loved Hibiscus tea for years, but only ever bought it in tea bags ... this would certainly be a lot less expensive. I enjoyed the cultural education here - nicely done!
  • Jimmie Sep 21, 2010 @ 8:29 am | delete
    It's beautiful with its red hue. I'd love to try it!
  • LadyLovelace Sep 19, 2010 @ 2:59 pm | delete
    Well, now I'm even more annoyed that we just cut all the hibiscus in the front garden down. I guess I'll just have to wait until the ones out back start flowering...
  • LindaJM Aug 29, 2010 @ 1:47 pm | delete
    Fascinating! Your lens is beautiful! I don't recall seeing any hibiscus in our town but I will be on the look-out now.
  • kohuether Aug 27, 2010 @ 1:48 am | delete
    Damn! That's a lot of sugar! I love Hibiscus tea, though.
  • paperfacets Aug 27, 2010 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    Haha Kohuether, koolaid takes one whole cup! Remember adjust to your liking and this is a whole pitcher. I like to taste a little sugar in my iced tea.
  • mbgphoto Aug 20, 2010 @ 11:31 am | delete
    Thumbs up to you...lensrolled to my Hibiscus flower lens.
  • JaguarJulie Jun 12, 2010 @ 1:23 pm | delete
    Well well well ... I never thought about having this type of tea before, it does sound intriguing particularly with a name like Agua de Jamaica !!!
  • aishu19 May 6, 2010 @ 4:00 pm | delete
    My grandfather loves hibiscus tea and cant stop talking about it. I should try it out someday. This lens is tempting me to go find some right away
  • paperfacets May 6, 2010 @ 4:13 pm | delete
    Hi aishu19,
    I hope to see more Squidoo pages from you. Any Latino Swapmeet will probably have this and sell by bulk. Thanks for the visit.
  • JenOfChicago Sep 11, 2009 @ 10:44 am | delete
    This is definitely one of my favorite drinks!
  • rms Sep 10, 2009 @ 3:40 pm | delete
    Beautiful flower, I'll have to try the tea!
  • GrowWear Sep 10, 2009 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    Ah, hibiscus tea sounds divine!

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Agua de Jamaica is hibiscus tea sun soaked, boiled or infused. Add sugar and it has refreshing properties that almost beats the frosty beer.

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