Thursday 27 December 2012

Sobolo drink is a very wonderful and nutritious drink with a unique taste that makes it pleasurable to all classes of people.

(Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a species of Hibiscus native to the Old World tropics. Sobolo as its  popular called in Ghana. It is made from the Roselle leaf,
Dried Hibiscus flower(Sobolo)
Sobolo has a special unique taste that makes it appealing and its patronized by all classes of people. In Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal, Sobolo is served cold, while it’s served warm in Egypt. It is a sharp tasting herbal infusion taken as tea or juice. The flower is also used in making wine, juice, tea and spices. It can also be used in preparing raw salad. Serve chilled with snacks. Its specially used as vegetables additives in palm-nut and groundnuts soup in Ghana and Burkina Faso.





preparations
  1. Pour the leaves into a pot and add water
  2. allow to boil for two to three hours (for better diffusion) 
  3. Add slice pineapples and lemon , Let it sit for about an hour or more
  4. Sieve the leaves and separate the chaff  
  5. allow to cool a bit, then make a sugar syrup from sugar and boiling water then stir
  6. Pour together the syrup and sobolo juice.
  7. Add 2 tablespoon of ginger, cloves and a little pepper to give it a unique soothing taste.
  8. Add some vanilla if desired 
Sobolo taste better when served with ice cubes or is allowed to chill. You have absolutely nothing to lose but so much to gain for taking a chilled glass of sobolo. Naturally prepared and gives you all the health benefits desired , unlike artificial carbonated water and sugar with flavors to put more threat to your heath. Be wise go natural with sobolo drink.