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You may know hibiscus tea as agua de jamaica. My weekly routine for years included several stops at a favorite Mexican restaurant in Portland to get my fix of this nourishing drink.<\/p>\n
Hibiscus tea is enjoyed around the world and is one of the healthiest drinks imaginable. We found ourselves asking, what health benefits doesn’t it offer?<\/p>\n
Refined sugars are often used to sweeten hibiscus tea. Eliminating those sugars and offering several healthier substitutions makes it even better!<\/p>\n
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With a contested origin between Africa and India, jamaica (hibiscus) flowers are now deeply rooted in many cuisines.<\/p>\n
Although strongly associated with Mexico and Latin America, Agua de Jamaica is known around the world under a variety of names. Here are just a few:<\/p>\n
Did you know, this wonder tea was also consumed by the Pharaohs in ancient Egypt?<\/p>\n
The roselle plant is a species of hibiscus thought to be native to West Africa. Pictured below are dried calyces used to make the drink, though fresh flowers can also be used.<\/p>\n