by Agnes Hoffman
Zobo (Rosselle, Hibiscus sabdariffa), called Zobo in Nigeria, is an annual shrub that is cultivated in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of Northern hemisphere. The crop is native to India but it has been introduced to other parts of the world such as Central America, West Indies, and Africa. Zobo drink, a sweet hibiscus/sorrel drink (also known in West Africa as bissap juice or Sobolo) is an African hibiscus tea made from dry sorrel leaves and with a special twist of mine is a refreshing way to welcome spring and summer!. Outside of Africa, hibiscus tea is also quite common in other tropical regions where it is known as Sorrel.
Tropical zobo is one of the most favored of recent trending foods in the world. It’s easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions daily. They are fine and they look wonderful. Tropical zobo is something that I have loved my whole life.
To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have tropical zobo using 15 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
Hibiscus which is the core ingredient in preparation of Zobo Drink is the calyces of the hibiscus plant known to grow mostly in tropical and subtropical regions. Every part of the hibiscus plant the seeds, stem, leaves and flower have been used for traditional medicine. Hibiscus plants grow in warm and tropical areas and are renowned for their trumpet like flowers. When dried, certain parts of the plant can be used to make beverages that can either be drank warm or cold.
Hibiscus plants grow in warm and tropical areas and are renowned for their trumpet like flowers. When dried, certain parts of the plant can be used to make beverages that can either be drank warm or cold. Zobo is the Hausa word for Hibiscus Sabdariffa and is made out of a dried species of Hibiscus leaves called Roselle. Chilled Zobo syrup, zobo drink is commonly made in homes and sold on the streets in Nigeria. Zobo is the calyx of the roselle plant (a specie of hibiscus).
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