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Jus de Bissap is a tea made from the red calyxes of the roselle hibiscus Hibiscus sabdariffa. This infusion is often termed the 'national drink of Senegal' and is made by boiling three cups of the flowers with 2l of water and 1 cup of sugar. Once the mixture has come to the boil, remove from the heat and allow to seep for ten minutes.

Filter to remove the flowers then add a sprig of mint and a teaspoon of vanilla sugar if desired. Alternatively add mint and half a cup of lemon juice. Transfer the strained drink to the refrigerator and serve on ice as a drink with any West African food. The drink is tart and brings to mind cranberry juice.