Description
Hibiscus is a tropical plant growing across many African countries but it holds a special place in West African cultures where the infusion is usually served cold as a juice.
Known as Bissap in Senegal, Zobo / Zobolo in Nigeria and Ghana, the recipes may differ and include different ingredients such as mint, orange blossom, ginger, nutmeg or pineapple.
Colors of Teranga offers a fruity, gourmet & naturally sweet version to the traditional West African hibiscus drink. It can be enjoyed both hot or iced.
Ingredients : Hibiscus (43%), Apple, Lemongrass, Liquorice (8,5%), Strawberry (3%), Vanilla natural flavor, Natural flavor, Mallow, Marigold petals. Contains liquorice : persons suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption.
Get to know more about the country of Teranga :
Bissap, the hibiscus juice in Wolof, is the national drink of Senegal.
Bissap is served at anytime of the day and is an essential to every parties & gatherings. It is served to the guests as a way to welcome them warmly and demonstrate hospitality.
Senegal has a unique concept of hospitality named "Teranga".
Teranga comes from the word "teer/teerul" in Wolof which refers to the action of welcoming.
With values such as sharing, solidarity and togetherness it is more than a concept. It is an entire lifestyle, an everyday philosophy you can only find in Senegal..
