Hibiscus-Cinnamon Tea- Te de Jamaica y Canela- is a popular tea consumed wildly in Mexico. This tea is also known as Agua de Jamaica if consumed cold.
The Recipe That Hits the Spot
I don't know how you feel about winter, but I am already tired of it.
I want spring to come already, but we live in Minnesota, and it is only February, so there is no chance for warmer weather for another few months.
Because winters are so long around here, I have a vast collection of teas to keep me warm. Herbal teas are my favorite teas to drink.
I love the fragrance of the plants, and sometimes I just go into the pantry and sniff some of my favorite teas(I know, I am weird!), especially the ones that remind me of summer.
I love Linden tea, a tea that I grew up with, or that special tea I treasure in a metal box, a combination of flowers, quince, apples, and blueberries I brought from an obscure village in France last year. Oh my! How I love that tea!
However, today I am sharing with you another favorite, a popular tea consumed wildly in Mexico and not only the famous Hibiscus flower tea or Te de Jamaica in Spanish.
If you are familiar with Mexican cuisine, you probably know that this tea is also called Agua De Jamaica, and it is a basic drink that everyone in Mexico enjoys.
This tea is a fantastic tea to drink all year round. Warm in the winter, and cold served with ice in the summer, Hibiscus flower tea has a tart, cranberry-like flavor, so sugar or honey can be added to sweeten it.
Health Benefits
Doing some research about the plant, I learned that it also has impressive health benefits. Apparently, it is very rich in vitamin C. It acts as a diuretic, making it great for people who retain water.
Also, it has a calming effect on the entire digestive system, and it is good for mild anxiety.
During the summer, the tea can be consumed with ice, but in the winter it is recommended hot. I like it, though, with cinnamon.
Cinnamon is a warming spice, which is perfect during the cold season. It is also known that cinnamon lowers blood sugar, so mixing it with the Hibiscus flowers is a win-win situation and a wonderful treat.
Ingredients
You will need:
Water
Optional: Honey, sugar, or stevia
How to make
Bring the water, Hibiscus flowers, and cinnamon to a boil, then reduce the medium-low heat. Simmer the tea for about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let it infuse for a few minutes. Strain and add the honey or stevia. Drink hot or refrigerate and serve later on ice.
Note: If you use raw honey, do not add it during the boiling process, it destroys the properties of the honey.
Enjoy! As you can see, it is very easy to make! The tea has a beautiful color that is very inviting, and in the summer, it is an excellent option for replacing that pop(soda) we all try to get away from.
See you next time!
📖 Recipe
Hibiscus-Cinnamon Tea- Te De Jamaica Y Canela
Ingredients
- 12 cups water
- 1 cup dried Hibiscus flowers
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- Place the water in a pot together with the Hibiscus flowers and the cinnamon sticks.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea, remove the cinnamon sticks.
- Add the honey. Mix well and taste.
- Serve warm or refrigerate for later use.
- If you drink it cold, serve it with ice.
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Alversia Evans says
I'm glad I found you because I love this tea so much that I decided to make it myself and didn't know that it was that simple thank you so much I will continue to follow you.
Ifeoma says
Hibiscus and cinnamon mix tea is bomb!. Though I added lemon for taste and it was explosive.