{"product_id":"dried-hibiscus-flowers-flor-de-jamaica-1-lb","title":"Dried Hibiscus Flowers 1 lb - Flor de Jamaica for Agua de Jamaica and Tea","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhole dried hibiscus flowers, the same flor de Jamaica used for agua fresca across Mexico. Tart, deep red, and naturally caffeine free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne pound is about 9 to 10 cups of dried flowers, which makes somewhere around 6 to 8 full pitchers of agua de Jamaica. That’s a lot of batches for one bag, and it stores for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to make agua de Jamaica (makes about 12 cups):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse 1 1\/2 cups of dried flowers in cold water and drain them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil with the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower the heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, until the flowers soften and the water turns deep red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake it off the heat and let it sit 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain into a pitcher, pressing the flowers with the back of a spoon to get all the liquid out. Discard the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir in 1\/2 to 3\/4 cup sugar while the liquid is still warm, until it dissolves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 8 cups of cold water and stir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste it. More sugar if it’s too tart, more water if it’s too strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChill and serve over ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariations worth trying:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a cinnamon stick or a cone of piloncillo while it simmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish with fresh lime juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd fresh ginger or a few slices of orange to the pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip the dilution to get a concentrate for paletas, raspados, or cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot hibiscus tea, straight from the concentrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTacos de Jamaica, where the strained flowers get sauteed instead of thrown out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSyrups, jellies, and marinades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole dried hibiscus flowers (flor de Jamaica)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 1 lb, about 9 to 10 cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes roughly 6 to 8 pitchers of agua de Jamaica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally caffeine free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore sealed in a cool, dry place away from light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Sabores De Mexico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67704881807667,"sku":"JAMAICA1LB","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/0363\/7299\/files\/jamaica1.png?v=1791933311","url":"https:\/\/saboresdemexicoshop.com\/products\/dried-hibiscus-flowers-flor-de-jamaica-1-lb","provider":"Sabores De Mexico","version":"1.0","type":"link"}