WHAT IS ZOBO (HIBISCUS) DRINK

It is produced from dried roselle or sorrel leaves (Hibiscus).

This bright red drink is loved both for every day drink and refreshment drink in parties.

It is always available, affordable, tasty, refreshing and have a lot of health benefits.

Zobo is not only refreshing, it can also be used to regulate blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, strengthen blood vessels, calm the nerves, reduce stress and for weight loss.

 INGREDIENTS FOR ZOBO:

1 cup of dry zobo leaves(smallest custard rubber)

1 tablespoon of clove (konafuru)

1 stump fresh ginger

Water

1 small ripe pineapple(optional) for flavour 

Foster Clark or Jolly juice

 PROCEDURES:

✓ STEP 1:

Wash the skin of your pineapple thoroughly and rinse with clean water before pealing. 

You can use both the inner part and the outer skin to get the added flavour. 

Peel and Dice the pineapple then set aside.

✓ STEP 2

Rinse the dry leaves of the hibiscus with cold water. 

This is because the leaves are often times dirty due to the way they are stored. 

Once you're done rinsing, place the washed leaves in a large pot and add water then turn on your burner/stove.

✓ STEP 3

Add the chunks of pineapple, ginger and Cloves (Konafuru).

The taste of the zobo really intensifies when it's boiled with the ingredients.

Leave to boil for about 25-30mins.

✓ STEP 4

Sieve out the extract into a bowl with your (chiffon clothe) to avoid the particles falling into it then leave to cool.

The boiled leaves in the pot can still be reused until the red colour of the zobo totally reduces.

✓ STEP 5

 Add your sweetener(Foster Clark's or jolly juice) and stir very well and pour in your bottles. 

✓ STEP 6

Refrigerate and serve cold