veganRinse the flowers
Rinse the Dried Hibiscus Flowers in a fine-mesh sieve under cool running water for about a minute, then shake off the excess water. This helps remove any dust and keeps the drink tasting clean.
Simmer the infusion
Put the rinsed flowers in a medium saucepan and pour in 1.5 l of the Water. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the flowers steep for 10 minutes so the liquid turns a deep ruby color.
Strain the tea
Set a pitcher or heatproof bowl under a fine-mesh sieve and strain the hibiscus liquid through it. Press the flowers lightly with the back of a spoon to get out the last bit of flavor, then discard the solids.
Sweeten and dilute
While the liquid is still warm, stir in the Granulated Sugar until it dissolves completely. Add the remaining water and mix well until the drink is evenly sweetened and fully combined.
Chill the drink
Let the pitcher cool on the counter for a few minutes, then refrigerate it for 30 minutes until well chilled.
Serve cold
Give the agua de jamaica a quick stir, pour it into glasses, and serve cold.
