Roselle juice


Roselle juice, known as bissap, wonjo, dabileni, tsobo, zobo, or sobolo, is a drink made out of leaves of the Roselle. Sobolo is the Ghanaian name. It is called different names in different countries where the drink can be found, but it is generally referred to as Bissap. It is also made from the Hibiscus plant and commonly referred to as Hibiscus Tea.

Overview

Sobolo, often taken when refrigerated, is a cool drink found in many West African countries. It is a dark red-purple coloured juice. The Burkinabes and Ivorians call it bissap while the Ghanaians and Nigerians call it sobolo. It tastes a bit grapey and a little like cranberry juice and can be served with mint leaves. It can also be served with any flavouring of one's choice - sometimes with pineapple juice, tea grass, vanilla and many others. In Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal, sobolo is served cold whiles in Egypt, it is served warm.

Preparation

Sobolo is prepared with water, Bissap flowers, sugar and ginger.
Sobolo regulates cholesterol and blood pressure. It reduces weight and cures common cold. It also acts as an aphrodisiac and helps to protect the immune system.

See Also

Comparative Antimicrobial Activities of Different Solvent Extracts and a Refreshing Drink made from Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn.

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