Comments on: Jamaica Water

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:46:26 +0000

I finally found some hibiscus flowers in our area and so I’m ready to get going on some agua de jamaica. I can’t wait! I love your blog, your recipes and the wonderful information you have about the different ingredients you use. The historical context of your recipes is also a treat to read about and you have a natural talent for combining cooking, culture and history. Thanks!

By: Pati Jinich

Pati Jinich — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:32:55 +0000

So happy you loved the Jamaica water Michelle! Let me know what you think of the popsicles. Yes, the show will be around. Season 2 will air this fall, and we will be filming season 3 soon .

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:47:43 +0000

I made the concentrate and really loved the water. I’m planning on making the popsicles as well.
I’ve caught Pati’s show twice and really enjoyed it. Hoping that it stays around!

By: Pati Jinich

Pati Jinich — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:03:00 +0000

Let me know what you (and your husband) think of the hibiscus flowers and tamarinds Nula! I just think they are so beautiful to cook with

By: Nula

Nula — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 19:11:36 +0000

Hi Pati,
Saw you show for the first time yesterday and am hooked. In fact, today I took my husband grocery shopping with me and we bought hibicus flowers, and tamarinds and as I am typing my hibicus flowers are simmering away and my tamarinds are soaking.
I have read through many of your recipes and am looking forward to trying many of them (so is my husband *wink*).
Thank you and look forward to seeing more of your shows.
N.

By: Scott Timm

Scott Timm — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:45:23 +0000

Pati,
Thanks so much for this episode. Whenever I need a refreshing drink in the humid Yucatan, I go look for a stand selling flor de jamaica. I recently received a large package of dried hibiscus flowers, so I know what I’ll be making! Love your show and your passion for Mexico’s incredible cuisine! Best wishes!

By: Pati Jinich

Pati Jinich — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:33:47 +0000

Hola Stella, here is a link to my recipe for horchata, the rice drink you asked about: http://patismexicantable.com/2009/07/we-can-all-use-a-little-horchata-with-coconut-and-vainilla.html It's perfect for the summer!

By: Stella H.Fish

Stella H.Fish — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:36:20 +0000

Patis thank you so very much for the recipes I have been trying to find a recipe for the longest time and it reminds me when my family & I would go to mexico just to have some drinks and I could never find anyone that would give me the recipe. Your such a blessing I was watching tv and strolling through the channels ans saw you talking about the Agua de Jamaica and I was so happy I will be one of your fans from here on out I would like also learn how to make hochate drink I don’t I spelled it right it’s rice water please if you know the recipe would you be kindly to send it to me your my Hero Thank you so very much your such a Blessing !

By: Lily

Lily — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:34:28 +0000

My family makes Agua de Jamaica at home, but instead of boiling the jamaica flowers, we put them in a pitcher with water and let them soak overnight (after a quick rinse to wash the flowers). Not adding heat to them preserves the natural healing properties of the flowers (aids in circulation). We then pull the flowers out and sweeten to taste.
I hope this alternative is equally enjoyed by others.

By: Deni

Deni — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:30:40 +0000

Hi Pati,
I am very happy I caught your show today. You were making Jamaica water. I have a dear new friend from Guatalajara who just taught me about the wonderful uses of that flower in Mexico and made me some of the water last month but you showed me its many uses. I can’t wait to prepare her some of these recipes to surprise her.
Love your kitchen and the warmth of your show.
Best of everything to you. Cheers!
Denise