Zobo Drink Recipe: How to Make Nigerian Hibiscus Tea

Zobo Drink Recipe: How to Make Nigerian Hibiscus Tea –  Learn how to make zobo drink, a popular Nigerian beverage made from hibiscus flowers. Get the simple recipe and start enjoying this refreshing and healthy drink.

Zobo drink, also known as hibiscus tea, is a popular Nigerian beverage made from the flowers of the hibiscus sabdariffa plant. This refreshing drink is not only delicious, but it’s also packed with nutrients and has several health benefits.

Ingredients:

*Zobo leaves—- you can use one derica size

Dates(debino)—-1/2 small cup

Pineapple—1 big size

Cucumber—1 big one

Ginger – little quantity

Cloves- little quantity

PROCEDURE

 

1. Put your zobo leaves in water and rinse off immediately.

 

2. Wash your pineapple thoroughly, peel the back and cut the flesh into tiny pieces. Do same to the cucumber

 

3. Wash your ginger very well and crush loosely with the cloves. Soak your dates to soften. You can do this overnight.

 

4. In a pot, put the zobo leaves, add 5 litres of water and put on fire. Add the crushed ginger, cloves and the fruit peels. Allow to cook for about 35-40 minutes then remove from heat and sieve ( You can add a little more water to what you sieved out and recook to bring out all the juice from the zobo leaves). Allow to cool

 

5. While it cools, blend the pineapple, cucumber and softened dates then sieve out the juice and pour into your cool zobo.

 

6. Put zobo inside freezer to chill or put ice cubes inside zobo.

 

If you are going to be selling it. Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of bicarbonate soda into water and add to the zobo, mix together. It serves as preservatives.

 

 

 

 

*Health Benefits:*

– High in vitamins and minerals
– Rich in antioxidants
– May help lower blood pressure
– May help reduce inflammation

*Tips and Variations:*

– Use fresh hibiscus flowers for a more intense flavor and color.
– Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice for extra flavor.
– Mix zobo drink with other fruits or herbs, such as pineapple or mint, for a unique flavor.
– Serve zobo drink at parties or special events for a refreshing and healthy beverage option.

 

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