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Ghana Sobolo

Cultural Context

Sobolo is a traditional Ghanaian drink made from dried hibiscus flowers, often enjoyed during festive occasions and gatherings. It is cherished for its refreshing taste and vibrant color, symbolizing hospitality and community. In recent years, Sobolo has gained popularity beyond Ghana, with variations emerging in other West African countries and even globally, as people seek out its unique flavor and health benefits.

GhanaianGHdrink
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
100 grams dried hibiscus flowers
15 green cardamom
20 black pepper
2 cinnamon sticks
30 cloves
20 grams ginger
1 lemon
1 pineapple (skin only)
3 tablespoons sugar

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with added health benefits.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: apple

Mango offers a tropical flavor while apples are more accessible.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Turmeric adds health benefits and a unique flavor.

cloves

🥗Healthier: allspice

💰Cheaper: cinnamon

Allspice gives a similar warmth and spice profile.

1

Wash the pineapple thoroughly under running water.

2

Use only the skin of the pineapple for the tea.

3

Simmer the pineapple skin, ginger, cloves, black pepper, green cardamom, and cinnamon sticks in water for 25 minutes.

4

After 25 minutes, add the dried hibiscus flowers and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

5

Add 3 tablespoons of sugar to balance the flavors and stir until dissolved.

Cooking Techniques

brewingstrainingmixingchilling

Equipment Needed

large potstrainerbowl

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Hibiscus TeaZobo

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