Hibiscus Flower Concentrate
Concentrado de Jamaica
Recipe Yield
5 cups
Cooking time
10 minutes
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Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups (about 2-3 ounces) dried hibiscus or jamaica flowers
- 1 1/2 cups sugar or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
To Prepare
- In a 6- or 8-quart saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add flowers, stir and simmer over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool a bit.
- Strain mixture into a large container (with a lid to cover later), and add the sugar and lime juice. Stir until well-dissolved.
- Once the concentrate has cooled, cover well and refrigerate. It will keep in the refrigerator for months.
Comments
18comments inHibiscus Flower Concentrate
MB
Jan 08
Thanks for the directions! I get where I crave this flavor, especially in hotter weather.
Pati Jinich
Jan 30
My pleasure!
Therese Bur
Aug 19
My Grandmother always had a pitcher of this when we visited her in Laredo, Texas. My tea never turned out as good, because I never knew to make the concentrate first!
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
Hope this recipe helps Therese, enjoy!
Lourdes
Aug 19
Thank you Patty !
You always makes delicious meals. 🙂
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
Thank you, so glad you like my recipes!
William Goslin
Aug 19
Pati I drink this allot especially in the winter. I the flowers 🌺 at El Super in El Paso
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
Great William, Hibiscus is great all year long!
Arlene
Aug 18
Do you rinse the flowers first ? I brought fresh hibiscus from Mexico and love love love. Sometimes little particles so wondered if should rinse. Also how long can you leave concentrate or diluted drink in refrigerator ?
Thank you
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
It is a good idea to rinse them first, just run them below the faucet and clean them gently with your fingers. You can keep the concentrate in the fridge at least 3 months. Enjoy!
Ofelia Caro
Aug 18
Thank you for the agua frescas recipes. I look forward to your recipes . I love to cook and tried new recipes from your shows. Keep it coming!!🤗🤗
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
Muchas Gracias Ofelia! New season is premiering the first week of October with lots of delicious recipes from you; hope you will tune in!
Catheleen
Aug 18
Ms. Patti. How to make ur drink without all the sugar. Diabetic. Luv this flower drink. So refreshing.
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
You can drink it without sugar, would be a bit bitter but the flavor is still good. Or you can add some Stevia if you prefer.
Anonymous
Aug 18
Hola soy Laura en Bakersfield CA me encantan tus recetas aunque mi ingles es poco te sigo,sobre la agua de Jamaica me encanta soy de mexicali donde las aguas frescas son #1 por el calor pero mi pregunta es por que le agregan limon es rraro ver no la e provado pero tengo Jamaica y la voy aser asi ya as provado la de cebada en mi favorita bueno bendiciones y cuidensen 👍🙏🥰
Pati Jinich
Aug 23
Hola Laura! El limon le da muy buen sabor a la jamaica, pero si no te gusta, no lo uses, ya sabes que es deliciosa de todas maneras. Saludos a CA!
Nico
Aug 15
The title says this is a “concentrate ” but I don’t see directions on how to dilute the finished product.
Pati Jinich
Aug 18
Here you go Nico, here is the recipe to make the Jamaica Water, enjoy! http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/jamaica-water/