Bissap (Hibiscus Mint Tea) by @niangcook

20 min

8 servings

🌸

40 g

Dried hibiscus leaves

💧

1.8 L

Water

🌿

30 g

Fresh mint

🍬

100 g

Sugar

🫙

1

Clove

🌿

0.5 g

Dried mint

  1. Rinse
    • dried hibiscus flowers
    • water

    Rinse 2 handfuls of dried hibiscus flowers thoroughly in cold water to remove sand and residue.

  2. Place
    • dried hibiscus flowers
    • water

    Place the rinsed dried hibiscus flowers in a saucepan and pour in 1.8 L of water.

  3. Add
    • African pepper
    • Water

    Add 1 piece of African pepper to the saucepan and bring the hibiscus water to a boil over medium-high heat.

  4. Boil

    Boil the bissap for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.

  5. Add
    • fresh mint

    Add 1 bunch of fresh mint to the hot infusion and stir gently.

  6. Spread
    • fresh mint

    Spread mint leaves on a baking tray and dry them in the oven at 110°C for several hours until fully crisp.

  7. Add
    • dried mint

    Add 0.5 g of dried mint to the hot bissap infusion and let it steep for 30 minutes.

  8. Strain
    • Fresh mint

    Strain the infusion into a large bowl, removing the hibiscus flowers, mint, and African pepper.

  9. Add
    • granulated sugar

    Add 100 g of granulated sugar and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.

  10. Chill

    Chill the bissap before serving, or serve it over ice if desired.

Bissap (Hibiscus Mint Tea) by @niangcook

20 min

8 servings

🌸

40 g

Dried hibiscus leaves

💧

1.8 L

Water

🌿

30 g

Fresh mint

🍬

100 g

Sugar

🫙

1

Clove

🌿

0.5 g

Dried mint

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Rinse 2 handfuls of dried hibiscus flowers thoroughly in cold water to remove sand and residue.

    🌸dried hibiscus flowers
    💧water
    🥣large bowl
    🧺fine-mesh strainer

  2. Step 2/10

    Place the rinsed dried hibiscus flowers in a saucepan and pour in 1.8 L of water.

    🌸dried hibiscus flowers
    💧water
    🥛measuring jug

  3. Step 3/10

    Add 1 piece of African pepper to the saucepan and bring the hibiscus water to a boil over medium-high heat.

    ⚫African pepper

  4. Step 4/10

    Boil the bissap for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.

  5. Step 5/10

    Add 1 bunch of fresh mint to the hot infusion and stir gently.

    🌿fresh mint
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/10

    Spread mint leaves on a baking tray and dry them in the oven at 110°C for several hours until fully crisp.

    🌿fresh mint
    🫙storage container

  7. Step 7/10

    Add 0.5 g of dried mint to the hot bissap infusion and let it steep for 30 minutes.

    🌿dried mint

  8. Step 8/10

    Strain the infusion into a large bowl, removing the hibiscus flowers, mint, and African pepper.

    🧺fine-mesh strainer
    🥣large bowl

  9. Step 9/10

    Add 100 g of granulated sugar and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.

    🍬granulated sugar
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/10

    Chill the bissap before serving, or serve it over ice if desired.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Beverages, Herbs

Ingredients

Dried hibiscus leaves, Water, Fresh mint, Sugar, Clove, Dried mint

Notes

Sugar (to taste), Clove (African pepper, similar to clove), Dried mint (a small dose, made from mint dried in the oven)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free

Calories

52 kcal

Macro nutrients

Carbohydrates: 13g, Sugars: 12.5g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 0g, Fiber: 0.3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 30mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 3mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

5 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

fine-mesh strainer, large bowl, wooden spoon, measuring jug, storage container

Appliances

Stove, Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Drink

Occasions

Refreshment, Summer, Celebration, Iftar

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@niangcook

Origin

Cuisine

West African, Senegalese

Geographic

Senegal, West Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Liquid, Smooth, Light

Flavors

Tart, Sweet, Floral, Minty, Spiced, Refreshing

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave in direct sunlight), fridge : 5 days (Store in a clean sealed bottle or container,Keep below 4°C), freezer : 90 days (Freeze in an airtight container,Leave space for expansion)