Drink
Bissap (Hibiscus Drink)

Bissap (Hibiscus Drink)

Senegal

30Minutes
EasyLevel
8Serves
8Steps
About

Senegal's iconic deep-red hibiscus drink, brewed from dried bissap flowers and sweetened with mint and vanilla, poured ice-cold at every gathering.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Sieve or muslin
  • Jug
  • Spoon
Ingredients
Dried hibiscus flowers2 cups
Sugar1½ cups
Fresh mint1 handful
Vanilla1 tsp
Orange blossom water (optional)1 tbsp
Water3 L

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