Bissap drink
Refreshing drink with hibiscus can be taken hot or cold. Bissap, also known by its French name "hibiscus", is a tart, cranberry-flavored tea that is bright ruby red in color.
Equipment
- 1 Kettle
- 1 Tea Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Dried Bissap (Hibiscus) Calyces - This is the main ingredient.
- 2 cup Water
- 2 tbsp White sugar or other natural sweetener like honey
- 2-3 Leaves Fresh mint leaves This is optional
- 1 tsp Lemon juice This is optional
Instructions
- Boil water and pour into a heat-safe pitcher. Add dried bissap calyces.
- Let the bissap steep for at least 5 minutes, up to 20 for strongest flavor.
- Strain the solids out through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
- Stir in sweetener and any extras like mint or lemon to taste.
- Chill bissap in the fridge and serve over ice. Also delicious hot!