Nigerian Zobo Drink (Hot or Iced)

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: African

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 98kcal

Author: Jazzmine Woodard

West African medicinal drink with floral, earthy, warm, and fruity flavor notes, also known as hibiscus tea

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Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup dried hibiscus
1 two-inch knob of ginger
1 two-inch knob of turmeric
3 cups pineapple juice
3 cups water
½ teaspoon clove buds
2 cinnamon sticks plus more for optional garnish

Instructions

Rinse the hibiscus under cool water remove any sediment. Slice the ginger and turmeric into coins.
1 cup dried hibiscus
Add the hibiscus, ginger, turmeric, pineapple juice, water, clove buds, and cinnamon sticks to a small saucepan over medium heat.
1 two-inch knob of ginger, 1 two-inch knob of turmeric, 3 cups pineapple juice, 3 cups water, ½ teaspoon clove buds, 2 cinnamon sticks
Bring mixture to a boil then remove from heat. Steep for up to 12 hours then strain out the solids. The tea will be tasty and fine to drink without steeping but the flavor will deepen even further as you let it steep.
Serve tea warm or transfer to fridge to chill for at least one hour then serve over ice.

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Notes

Preparation

You can make zobo drink several days in advance as long as it is stored properly.

Storage

For the best results, store in refrigerated in an airtight container, making sure to remove any solid pieces. It will keep for up to two weeks. As far as how to preserve zobo drink without a refrigerator, it will typically last for up to two days at room temperature without spoiling.

Serving

The truest presentation is to serve zobo chilled plus lots of ice. This makes it the most refreshing and cooling. You can even freeze fruits like pineapple chunks and citrus slices to add flair and keep it cold without watering it down!

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