Name: Hibiscus-Lemon Agua Fresca
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes, plus chilling time
Yield: Makes about 7 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers or 10 hibiscus tea bags; 1/4 cup sugar or agave syrup; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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