Zobo Leaves

الوصف

Zobo drink is the original name from Nigeria, West Africa. It changes its name in different countries, as Zobo drink is enjoyably consumed and drunk in various places all around the world. At Carribean, people call it Sorrel, while in Sudan, it is called Karkade. Mexicon people also like to consume this drink and call it Aguas Fercas. However at general, as you mention Zobo drink, people would understand that what you mean is that one, one of most popular local and traditional drinks in the world coming from Nigeria. The major producer of this drink is from Yoruba, in which its people are greatly creative in cooking ideas of Zobo as they make it soup, jam, tea and others.

The basic essence of this drink is (dry) Roselle leaves or popularly known also as Hibiscus Sabdariffa leaves coming from a species of Hibiscus plant, original and native of West Africa. This shows that you can mix various secondary—natural—essences to your Zobo recipe, but the existence of the leaf is a must. Uniquely, it is also known that no matter what secondary essences you mix into your Zobo drink, the drink would still be tasty, thick, colorful and pleasant. People believe that the Hibiscus leaf has its own certain strength so its taste would be well-kept and strongly tasted although it is mixed with other essences.