ZOBO/SORREL DRINK/ HIBISCUS TEA.

Zobo drink also known as Sorrel drink or hibiscus drink is easy to make and it's refreshing. This zobo drink recipe is quick and requires just few ingredients.


INGREDIENTS FOR ZOBO DRINK


Zobo leaves -Hibiscus leave also known as Sorrel leaves

Fresh whole pineapple or 1 litre 100% percent Pineapple juice

1 Orange (cut up)

Ginger  (grated)

Sugar (optional)

Cucumber and orange to garnish (Optional)

HOW TO MAKE ZOBO DRINK (SORREL DRINK)

1) Wash zobo leaves with warm water

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2) Add the  zobo leaves in a pot and pour in 2.5 litres of water.

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3) Add in the grated ginger, orange cut up and pineapple cut up

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Here I used orange cut up and pineapple juice from concentrate

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4) Cover pot and leave to boil for 30 minutes

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5) Add sugar, give it a good stir and  leave to cool.

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6) Sieve through a fine mesh and chill in the fridge.

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7) Serve and garnish with orange and cucumber.


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