Hibiscus is a tropical, flowering plant that is original to Asia, Africa
and some parts of Europe. The plant is widely cultivated as a garden
specimen because of its spectacular, deep red flowers. The flowers are
also used in cooking and to produce teas and other beverages.
Elsewhere, Hibiscus flowers are used to make chilled beverages. In
Mexico, for example, the flowers are typically blended with fruit or
juice and served cold as aguas frescas. In the Caribbean, water flavored
with tea made from the flowers and served chilled is known as agua de
Flor de Jamaica.
