Bissap Hibiscus Drink by @niangcook

25 min
Easy

1 serving

🌺

50 g

Hibiscus Leaves

💧

1.5 L

Water

🌿

3

Clove

🌿

5 g

Mint

🍬

Sugar

🌼

8 g

Vanilla Sugar

🍊

10 mL

Orange Blossom

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Rinse 50 g dried hibiscus flowers thoroughly under cold water to remove any dust.

    dried hibiscus flowers
    water
    🫗fine mesh strainer

  2. Step 2/11

    Place the rinsed hibiscus flowers and 1.5 L cold water in a large pot.

    dried hibiscus flowers
    water
    🍲large pot
    🥛measuring jug

  3. Step 3/11

    Add 3 whole cloves to the pot.

    whole cloves
    🍲large pot

  4. Step 4/11

    Bring the hibiscus mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

    🍲large pot

  5. Step 5/11

    Simmer the mixture for at least 10 minutes.

    🍲large pot

  6. Step 6/11

    Add 5 g fresh mint to the hot infusion.

    fresh mint
    🍲large pot

  7. Step 7/11

    Cover the pot and steep the infusion for 30 minutes off the heat.

    🍲large pot

  8. Step 8/11

    Strain the infusion into a pitcher, discarding the hibiscus flowers, cloves, and mint.

    🫗fine mesh strainer
    🍶pitcher

  9. Step 9/11

    Add 100 g granulated sugar and 8 g vanilla sugar to the strained drink.

    granulated sugar
    vanilla sugar
    🍶pitcher
    🥄mixing spoon

  10. Step 10/11

    Add 10 mL orange blossom water and stir until the sugars dissolve.

    orange blossom water
    🍶pitcher
    🥄mixing spoon

  11. Step 11/11

    Refrigerate the bissap until thoroughly chilled before serving.

    🍶pitcher

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Beverages, Sweeteners, Flavorings

Ingredients

Hibiscus leaves, Water, Clove, Mint, Sugar, Vanilla sugar, Orange blossom

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

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

Calories

70 kcal

Macro nutrients

Carbohydrates: 17g, Sugars: 17g, Protein: 0.3g, Fat: 0.1g, Fiber: 0.7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1.2mg, Potassium: 80mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 4mg, Vitamin A: 20µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large pot, fine mesh strainer, mixing spoon, pitcher, measuring jug

Appliances

stovetop, refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Beverage, Non-alcoholic Drink

Occasions

Refreshment, Summer, Celebration, Hospitality, Ramadan

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@niangcook

Origin

Cuisine

Senegalese, West African

Geographic

Senegal, West Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Liquid, Light, Refreshing

Flavors

Tart, Sweet, Floral, Minty, Spiced, Fruity

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard if left out longer in warm weather), fridge : 4 days (Store in a clean airtight pitcher or bottle,Keep below 4°C / 40°F), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in airtight containers,Leave headspace for expansion,Thaw in the refrigerator)