Zobo - Hibiscus Drink

Rinse the zobo thoroughly to remove any impurities, then transfer into a pot

Add about 20 cups of water

Peel one medium pineapple and transfer the fruit into the pot. While the pineapple peels could be used, I personally prefer not to include them, as I am unsure of their storage conditions. If you are confident in the storage, you can wash the peels thoroughly and add them along with or without the fruit

Slice the oranges, and transfer into the pot

Add the cloves, cinnamon, and star anise

Cover the pot and let it boil on medium heat for approximately 30 to 40 minutes

Once it boils, turn off the heat and let it sit for 30 minutes for the flavours to meld

Strain and transfer into a large bowl or multiple bowls

Fish out the ginger and pineapples, then blend and strain them back into the Zobo

Alternatively, you could choose not to boil the pineapple with the Zobo flower. Instead, blend the pineapple separately and add it to the finished Zobo while it is still hot. I've found that boiling the pineapple with the Zobo tends to make the drink last longer in the refrigerator

You can add sweeteners now or leave it as is, depending on your preference. Once it is sweetened to your liking, allow it to cool completely before transferring it into pitchers or bottles. Then, refrigerate it until you're ready to serve.

Once chilled, serve cold, and enjoy. I'm serving mine on ice

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

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