Bissap (Roselle Tea Drink)
This delicious beverage can be enjoyed chilled or served hot like a tea. It has a piquant flavor; thus sweeteners like honey, syrup or sugar can be used to sweeten the drink.
Servings: 8 (Yields 2 quarts)
Calories: 63kcal
Equipment
- Medium pot (3-4 quarts)
- Fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried hibiscus (roselle petals)
- 2 Thumb-sized Fresh ginger roots, thinly sliced
- 2 Cinnamon sticks (optional)
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 2 small Fresh mint sprigs (optional)
- 8 cups Water
- ⅓ cup sweetener (simple syrup, honey, or superfine granulated sugar) or to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the dried petals and fresh ginger under running water to remove any dirt.
- In a medium-sized pot, bring all the ingredients mentioned above (EXCEPT the sweetener) to a boil on medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 15 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove the pot from heat and allow it to steep for an hour (steep overnight for the best flavor).
- Place a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a pitcher or wide serving bowl, and pour the mixture over it. Discard the content from the pot. Add the sweetener and stir to combine.
- Chill completely or serve over ice or frozen fruits.(See step-by-step photos and tips in the body of the post).
Notes
TIPS:
- If using granulated sugar, add it while the drink is still hot.
- Allow the petals steep for a long time, preferably 4 hours or overnight, to get the best flavor possible.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight bottle or jug for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.3mg
