Drink
Bissap (Hibiscus Drink)

Bissap (Hibiscus Drink)

Guinea-Bissau

30Minutes
EasyLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

A deep crimson, tart-sweet chilled drink of dried hibiscus flowers, enjoyed across Guinea-Bissau and the wider West African coast.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Sieve
  • Jug
  • Spoon
Ingredients
Dried hibiscus (bissap) flowers2 cups
Water2 L
Sugarto taste
Fresh ginger1 thumb
Mint leaveshandful
Vanilla or pineapple (optional)to taste

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