Description
Hibiscus Bissap is a refreshing Senegalese drink made from dried hibiscus flowers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (optional)
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Rinse the dried hibiscus flowers under cold water.
- Boil 8 cups of water in a pot.
- Add the rinsed hibiscus flowers to the boiling water.
- Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a pitcher.
- Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Stir in lime juice and mint leaves if using.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Can be served hot or cold.
- Great for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brew
- Cuisine: Senegalese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Hibiscus Bissap, Senegalese Drink, Hibiscus Tea