Jus De Bissap (Hibiscus Tea)

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 13

Jus De Bissap (Hibiscus Tea) Recipe

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups dried hibiscus flowers
	1 1/2 cups sugar ( more or less to taste )
	1 sprig mint
	1 teaspoon orange flower water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

130

Sugar

32g

Fat

Jus De Bissap (Hibiscus Tea) is a popular beverage in West Africa and is enjoyed for its tangy and refreshing taste. The tea is made from dried hibiscus flowers and is a deep red color, giving it a unique look. It is often served chilled over ice and is perfect for hot summer days.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the hibiscus flowers and place them in a large pot.
2.	Add in 8 cups of water and bring to a boil.
3.	Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
4.	Add in the sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
5.	Turn off the heat and let the tea cool down.
6.	Once cool, strain the tea and discard the hibiscus flowers.
7.	Add in the mint and orange flower water, stir well.
8.	Serve chilled over ice.

PROS

Jus De Bissap (Hibiscus Tea) is a refreshing and flavorful beverage that is perfect for any time of the day.

The tea has a unique and tangy taste that is not too sweet.

CONS

The tea can be quite tart, so be sure to adjust the amount of sugar to taste.

Some people may find the tea to be too floral.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Jus De Bissap (Hibiscus Tea) has been linked to a variety of health benefits.
The tea is high in antioxidants, which can help to protect the body against oxidative stress.
It may also help to lower blood pressure and improve heart health due to the presence of flavonoids.