INTRO

While in Medschool, there was this Zobo drink that was usually sold by one of the nurses at the Labour ward’s nursing station. The drink was so nice that it caused commotion everytime it was unavailable.

Before my obstetric posting, Zobo had been foreign to me, infact, it was almost nonexistent. The very first time I tried Zobo, it was a sorry apology! My people, I felt like I was drinking liquid medications, it tasted that bad. I was scarred until I discovered that not all zobos taste horrible. Zobo’s taste depends on the recipe used.

Therefore, to save you my dear friends from the taste bud torture that comes with a terribly made Zobo, I have decided to share this Zobo recipe with y’all. Trust me , it’s the only one you need. But first, a brief history.

HISTORY OF ZOBO

Zobo, also known as hibiscus tea, originates from the northern part of Nigeria. It has steadily become a local/international sensation served even at parties. It is made from leaves of a certain plant known as Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) with amazing health benefits such as

Helping to combat menstrual pain
Lowering blood pressure
Enhancing Liver and kidney functions
Preventing weight loss and constipation

Let’s get into how it is made

INGREDIENTS

Pineapple
Pineapple flavour
Hibiscus leaves
Sugar
Ginger (optional as I am not particularly a fan)
Cloves

STEPS

Remove your pineapple back and set aside
Dice your pineapple and blend nicely before setting aside
Put your hibiscus flower in a pot, pour in water, some garlic, cloves and pineapple back, bring everything to a boil.
Use a net strainer to ensure no particles go into your zobo drink
Strain again! You need to strain multiple times guys, use a cheese cloth this time
Add in your blended pineapple and pineapple flavour, add your desired sugar quantity and mix then serve cold