This is a very typical drink served with breakfast, lunch and dinner in Mexico! Typically served wit ice, this is sometimes served hot. Jamaica water is a remedy for stomach aches, head aches and many other ailments! ____________________________________________________________________
4-8 cups water (Depending on how strong you want it)
1/2 cup dried jamaica flowers (Hibiscus Flower)
Cane sugar (at your discretion)
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Bring water to a boil in a pan that you don't mind staining! Place dried flowers (they can be found at Fiesta and HEB in Texas, elsewhere, you might have to find a Mexican grocer) Go ahead and add the sugar cane at this time! Sugar cane usually comes in a cone, you can cut it for less.
Once water becomes completely burgundy red, pour into a pitcher and chill or serve as a hot tea!
Jamaica (hibiscus)water, or tea, is so delicious and so refreshing...Most importantly, it is extremely healthy. Read on an article about all the special health benefits here:
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Large bags of hibiscus or jamaica dry flowers can be bought through Amazon.com
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