{"title":"Bissap and Hibiscus Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eBissap is the national drink of Senegal, made from dried hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa). It is also known as karkadé in the Maghreb and in Italy, sorrel in the Caribbean and zobo in Nigeria. Brewed, then sweetened and flavoured with mint, orange blossom or ginger, it is drunk chilled all year round. This collection brings together NKOSI's whole hibiscus flowers, infusions and bissap kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRed bissap or white hibiscus, which to choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed bissap gives a deep red, tangy and bold drink: it is the classic calyx used for bissap juice. White hibiscus flower, rarer, gives a pale infusion, milder and more floral, much loved in Casamance. Both keep for months when stored dry. Allow around 30 g of dried flowers per litre of juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaking bissap juice at home\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the flowers, brew them for twenty minutes in a litre of just-simmering water, strain, sweeten to taste and add fresh mint or orange blossom water. Serve very cold. Our detailed resources: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/guide-bissap-jus-hibiscus\"\u003eguide to bissap and hibiscus juice\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/culture-africaine\/bissap-la-boisson-dhibiscus\"\u003ethe history of bissap\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/culture-africaine\/recettes-boisson-hibiscus-bissap-maison\"\u003eour hibiscus drink recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKits and related drinks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kit Bissap Maison brings together the flowers, mint and sugar you need in a single order. Also discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boissons-exotiques\"\u003eAfrican and exotic drinks\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/thes-et-infusions-dafrique-1\"\u003eAfrican teas and infusions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of bissap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBissap contains anthocyanins and vitamin C. It is traditionally drunk as a thirst-quenching, digestive drink. It does not replace any medical treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many hibiscus flowers are needed for a litre of bissap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow around 30 g of dried hibiscus flowers per litre of water, brewed for twenty minutes, then sweetened and flavoured to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy bissap online in France?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNKOSI delivers whole red bissap, white hibiscus flowers and infusions throughout France and Europe, with free delivery to a pickup point from €39.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are the benefits of bissap?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Bissap contains anthocyanins and vitamin C. It is traditionally drunk as a thirst-quenching, digestive drink. 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According to the manufacturer, it is made up of around 42% hibiscus, 35% moringa and 15% cinnamon, with a touch of lemon essential oil. Hibiscus gives the infusion its red colour and its slightly tangy taste, close to bissap; moringa, whose leaf is commonly dried for infusions in West Africa, brings a vegetal note; cinnamon adds a warm, spicy touch. This blend is marketed by PROPHYTAMINE, an organic brand of the RACINES SA group, in Montpellier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace a bag in a cup, pour in gently simmering hot water and leave to infuse for 3 to 5 minutes depending on the strength you want. Remove the bag, then enjoy it plain or with a little honey. It can be drunk hot as well as warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to pair it with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo find these same plants in other formats, head to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bissap-rouge-entier-100-g-tantie\"\u003eTANTIE whole red bissap\u003c\/a\u003e, dried hibiscus flowers, or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/feuille-de-moringa-afrique-number-one\"\u003eNUMBER ONE moringa leaf\u003c\/a\u003e, and the whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bissap-hibiscus\"\u003eBissap and hibiscus flowers\u003c\/a\u003e collection. The minimum order is 39 €.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e PROPHYTAMINE (RACINES SA, Montpellier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 g, 20 bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e hibiscus, moringa, cinnamon and lemon essential oil, all from organic farming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e none of the 14 regulatory allergens in the ingredient list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage nutritional values per 100 ml of prepared infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e energy 3 kJ (1 kcal); fat, carbohydrate, sugars, protein and salt in negligible amounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e packaged in France (RACINES SA, Montpellier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a dry place, away from light and heat, bag tightly resealed after opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PROPHYTAMINE","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":49183297306958,"sku":"NK_720_49183297306958","price":7.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9232\/3662\/files\/infusion-circulation-bio-prophytamine-nkosi-agro.webp?v=1774099529"},{"product_id":"infusion-dafrique-bissap-racines","title":"RACINES bissap infusion, hibiscus flower in 25 bags, 40 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe bissap infusion from RACINES’ \"Les infusions d’Afrique\" range is 100% hibiscus flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa) in 25 bags of 1.6 g. One bag per cup, and bissap is ready in a few minutes, to drink hot or cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is bissap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBissap, or karkadé, is the dried flower of red hibiscus. In Senegal, it is the drink of hospitality, prepared in large quantities with loose flowers, sugar and often mint or ginger; in the Caribbean, it is used to make Christmas sorrel. These bags give the single-cup version: a ruby-red, tangy infusion, its taste often compared to cranberry. RACINES is a Montpellier company specialising in African and Caribbean groceries since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to prepare it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut a bag in a cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour in gently simmering water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave to infuse for 3 to 5 minutes, then remove the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an iced version, infuse several bags in a jug of hot water, sweeten to taste, let it cool, then place in the refrigerator. For a large pitcher of traditional bissap juice, loose whole flowers are a better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to pair it with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Senegalese-style bissap juice, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bissap-rouge-entier-100-g-tantie\"\u003eTANTIE whole red bissap\u003c\/a\u003e. In the same range, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/infusion-dafrique-gingembre-racines\"\u003eRACINES ginger infusion\u003c\/a\u003e. The recipe for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/culture-africaine\/recette-sorrel\"\u003eJamaican sorrel\u003c\/a\u003e is on the blog, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/guide-bissap-jus-hibiscus\"\u003ebissap guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains everything about this flower. The whole range: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bissap-hibiscus\"\u003ebissap and hibiscus flowers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e RACINES, \"Les infusions d’Afrique\" range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 g, that is 25 bags of 1.6 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% bissap flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e away from light and humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiscus may interact with certain medications for high blood pressure. If you are on such treatment, ask your doctor’s advice before drinking it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RACINES","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":49183334629710,"sku":"NK_285_49183334629710","price":5.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9232\/3662\/files\/infusion-dafrique-bissap-racines-nkosi-agro.webp?v=1774099589"},{"product_id":"infusion-dafrique-hibiscus-blanc-bio-racines","title":"RACINES organic white hibiscus infusion, dried flowers to infuse","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe RACINES white hibiscus infusion is made from dried hibiscus calyxes, the pale-flowered variety. It produces a golden, tangy drink, milder than red bissap. Certified organic product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhite hibiscus or red bissap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the same plant, \u003cem\u003eHibiscus sabdariffa\u003c\/em\u003e, but two varieties. Red bissap gives a dark red drink with a distinctly sour taste. White hibiscus, whose calyxes are pale, gives a lighter, milder infusion, enjoyed in Senegal and West Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to prepare it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour a handful of flowers into simmering water, leave to infuse for about ten minutes, then strain. Sweeten to taste, add fresh mint, ginger or a vanilla pod. Chilled, it is a summer drink; hot, it is enjoyed like a herbal tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to pair it with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bissap-rouge-entier-100-g-tantie\"\u003eTANTIE whole red bissap\u003c\/a\u003e to compare the two, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/menthe-douce-brisure-50-g-samia\"\u003eSAMIA spearmint\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jus-concentre-de-gingembre-racines\"\u003eRACINES concentrated ginger juice\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/culture-africaine\/recettes-boisson-hibiscus-bissap-maison\"\u003ehibiscus drink recipes\u003c\/a\u003e are on the blog, and all hibiscus is in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bissap-hibiscus\"\u003ebissap and hibiscus flowers\u003c\/a\u003e section. In the same section: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fleur-dhibiscus-blanc-number-one\"\u003eNUMBER ONE white hibiscus flower\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e RACINES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e dried white hibiscus calyxes (\u003cem\u003eHibiscus sabdariffa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e organic farming, certifying body FR-BIO-01 (Ecocert France), non-EU agriculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e none of the 14 regulated allergens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry, away from light, sachet well resealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RACINES","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":49183297798478,"sku":"NK_714_49183297798478","price":4.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9232\/3662\/files\/infusion-dafrique-hibiscus-blanc-bio-racines-nkosi-agro.webp?v=1774099658"},{"product_id":"the-au-bissap-et-gingembre-starling","title":"STARLING bissap ginger, instant drink, 400 g jar","description":"\u003cp\u003eSTARLING bissap ginger is an instant drink preparation: granules that dissolve in hot or cold water and give a red, tangy and slightly spiced drink. 400 g jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea, infusion or granules?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly speaking, neither tea nor infusion: these are soluble granules, made from sugar and glucose, flavoured with hibiscus extract (2.2%) and ginger extract (1.5%). There is nothing to strain, and the product does not contain tea. Hibiscus is also called karkade in Egypt and Sudan, roselle in English, or bissap in French-speaking West Africa. To prepare a traditional bissap with dried flowers, choose instead the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bissap-rouge-entier-100-g-tantie\"\u003eTANTIE whole red bissap\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/infusion-dafrique-bissap-racines\"\u003eRACINES bissap infusion\u003c\/a\u003e in bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to prepare it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCount about five teaspoons of granules, that is 20 g, for a 200 ml cup of water, hot or cold, and stir until fully dissolved. Serve hot in winter, with ice cubes in summer. Adjust the dose to your taste: the drink is already sweetened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to pair it with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STARLING range is also available in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/the-au-bissap-starling\"\u003ebissap alone\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/the-au-citron-starling\"\u003elemon\u003c\/a\u003e. For a stronger ginger juice, try the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jus-concentre-de-gingembre-racines\"\u003eRACINES concentrated ginger juice\u003c\/a\u003e. All the hibiscus in the shop is gathered in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bissap-hibiscus\"\u003ebissap and hibiscus flowers\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e STARLING (distributed by: RACINES)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 g jar of granules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e sugar, glucose, hibiscus extract 2.2%, ginger extract 1.5%, acidifier: citric acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e none of the 14 allergens that must be declared appear in the ingredient list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional values per 100 ml of prepared drink:\u003c\/strong\u003e energy 164 kJ (39 kcal), fat 0 g, carbohydrate 9.6 g of which sugars 9.4 g, protein 0 g, salt 0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep dry, jar tightly closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"STARLING","offers":[{"title":"400g","offer_id":49183345869134,"sku":"NK_1392_49183345869134","price":6.19,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9232\/3662\/files\/the-au-bissap-et-gingembre-starling-nkosi-agro.webp?v=1774100157"},{"product_id":"the-au-bissap-starling","title":"STARLING bissap, instant hibiscus drink (bissap tea), 400 g jar","description":"\u003cp\u003eSTARLING bissap is an instant hibiscus drink preparation: granules that dissolve in hot or cold water. In a few seconds, you get a red, sweet and tangy drink, with a bissap taste. 400 g jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBissap tea or infusion?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly speaking, neither. This product contains neither tea leaves nor flowers to steep: these are soluble granules, made from sugar and dextrose, flavoured with hibiscus extract (1.3%) and rosehip extract (1.1%). There is nothing to strain, and it does not contain theine. To prepare a traditional bissap with dried flowers, choose instead the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bissap-rouge-entier-100-g-tantie\"\u003eTANTIE whole red bissap\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/infusion-dafrique-bissap-racines\"\u003eRACINES bissap infusion\u003c\/a\u003e in bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to prepare it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour the granules into a glass or a cup, according to the dose stated on the jar, add hot or cold water and stir until dissolved. Serve hot in winter, well chilled with ice cubes in summer. Adjust the amount of granules to taste: the drink is already sweetened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther STARLING flavours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same range is also available in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/the-au-bissap-et-gingembre-starling\"\u003ebissap and ginger\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/the-inst-bissap-menthe-starling\"\u003ebissap and mint\u003c\/a\u003e. All the hibiscus in the shop is gathered in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bissap-hibiscus\"\u003ebissap and hibiscus flowers\u003c\/a\u003e section, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/culture-africaine\/recettes-boisson-hibiscus-bissap-maison\"\u003ehibiscus drink\u003c\/a\u003e recipes are on the blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e STARLING (distributed by: RACINES)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 g jar of granules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e sugar, dextrose, acidifier: citric acid, hibiscus extract (1.3%), rosehip extract (1.1%), flavouring, maltodextrin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e none of the 14 allergens that must be declared appear in the ingredient list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional values per 100 ml of prepared drink:\u003c\/strong\u003e energy 161 kJ (38 kcal), fat 0 g, carbohydrate 9.3 g of which sugars 9.1 g, protein 0 g, salt 0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep dry, jar tightly closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"STARLING","offers":[{"title":"400g","offer_id":49183345934670,"sku":"NK_143_49183345934670","price":6.19,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9232\/3662\/files\/the-au-bissap-starling-nkosi-agro.webp?v=1774100179"},{"product_id":"the-inst-bissap-menthe-starling","title":"STARLING bissap mint, instant hibiscus drink, 400 g jar","description":"\u003cp\u003eSTARLING bissap mint is a preparation for an instant drink: granules based on hibiscus and mint that dissolve in hot or cold water, for a red, tangy, minty drink, ready in seconds. 400 g jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA soluble powder, not a flower infusion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing to boil or strain: the granules dissolve directly in water. Sugar and glucose are the first two ingredients, with 2.8% hibiscus extract and 0.4% peppermint extract. For a traditional bissap with real dried flowers, choose instead the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bissap-rouge-entier-100-g-tantie\"\u003eTANTIE whole red bissap\u003c\/a\u003e to steep, paired if you like with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/menthe-douce-brisure-50-g-samia\"\u003eSAMIA soft mint\u003c\/a\u003e, or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kit-bissap-maison-senegalais-hibiscus-menthe\"\u003ehome-made hibiscus and mint bissap kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to prepare it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 20 g of granules, that is about five teaspoons, for a 200 ml glass of water, hot or cold, and stir until fully dissolved. Serve chilled with ice cubes in summer, or hot as a comforting drink in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe other STARLING flavours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range also comes in plain bissap (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/the-au-bissap-starling\"\u003eSTARLING bissap\u003c\/a\u003e) and bissap ginger (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/the-au-bissap-et-gingembre-starling\"\u003eSTARLING bissap and ginger\u003c\/a\u003e). All the hibiscus in the shop is gathered in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bissap-hibiscus\"\u003ebissap and hibiscus flowers\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e STARLING (distributed by: RACINES)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 g jar of granules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e sugar, glucose, hibiscus extract (2.8%), acidifier: citric acid, peppermint extract (0.4%), natural hibiscus flavouring, natural spearmint flavouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e none of the 14 allergens that must be declared in the ingredient list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional values per 100 ml of prepared drink:\u003c\/strong\u003e energy 163 kJ (38 kcal), carbohydrates 9.5 g of which sugars 9.4 g; fat, protein and salt in negligible amounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a dry place, jar tightly closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"STARLING","offers":[{"title":"400g","offer_id":49505277411662,"sku":"NK_606_49505277411662","price":6.19,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9232\/3662\/files\/the-inst-bissap-menthe-starling-nkosi-agro.webp?v=1774100903"},{"product_id":"bissap-rouge-entier-100-g-tantie","title":"TANTIE whole red bissap, dried hibiscus flowers, 100 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eTANTIE red bissap is whole dried hibiscus flowers (the calyxes of Hibiscus sabdariffa), nothing else. They are infused to make bissap juice, the tart red drink of Senegalese celebrations. A 100 g pack makes 1 to 2 litres of drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is bissap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBissap is the Wolof name for red hibiscus, and for the drink made from it. The same flower is called dableni in Mali, foléré in Cameroon, zobo in Nigeria, sobolo in Ghana, karkadé in Egypt and Sudan, sorrel in Jamaica, groseille pays in the French Antilles. In French it is also called oseille de Guinée. Dried, the calyxes are dark red and brittle; infused, they produce a deep red, tart drink, close to redcurrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you make bissap juice?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse 50 g of flowers in cold water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring 1 litre of water to the boil, pour over the flowers and leave to infuse for 20 minutes, up to 2 hours for a stronger taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain, then sweeten while hot with 75 to 100 g of sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavour to taste: fresh mint, orange blossom, vanilla or ginger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe very cold. The juice keeps for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a stronger juice, use up to 100 g of flowers per litre. The same flowers are also used to make syrups, jams and sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to pair it with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the juice: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sucre-de-canne-le-galion\"\u003eLE GALION cane sugar\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/arome-fleur-doranger-samia\"\u003eSAMIA orange blossom water\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/menthe-douce-brisure-50-g-samia\"\u003eSAMIA sweet mint\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything is included in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kit-bissap-maison-senegalais-hibiscus-menthe\"\u003ehomemade bissap kit\u003c\/a\u003e. More ideas in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bissap-hibiscus\"\u003ebissap and hibiscus flowers\u003c\/a\u003e section and in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/culture-africaine\/recettes-boisson-hibiscus-bissap-maison\"\u003ebissap recipe guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e TANTIE (Haudecœur group, La Courneuve)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% dried hibiscus flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e none of the 14 regulated allergens by nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a dry place, away from light, pack well resealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TANTIE","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":49466471121230,"sku":"NK_558_49466471121230","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9232\/3662\/files\/bissap-rouge-entier-100-g-tantie-nkosi-agro.webp?v=1774101791"},{"product_id":"fleur-dhibiscus-blanc-number-one","title":"White hibiscus flower NUMBER ONE, infusion for pale bissap, 100 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe white hibiscus flower NUMBER ONE is a whole dried calyx of Hibiscus sabdariffa, the same plant as classic red bissap, but a paler variety. Infused, it gives a drink that is milder and less acidic than red bissap. 100 g bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is white hibiscus?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite hibiscus is a variety of Hibiscus sabdariffa with pale calyces, sometimes called \"var. albus\", to be distinguished from the red variety rich in anthocyanins, the pigments responsible for its purple colour. Depending on the country, the drink prepared with its dried flowers is called bissap (Senegal and West Africa), karkadé or carcadet (Egypt, Maghreb), sorrel (English-speaking Caribbean) or zobo (Nigeria).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to prepare it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInfuse about 15 to 20 g of dried flowers, roughly a good handful, in a litre of boiling water for 10 minutes, then strain. Sweeten to taste and flavour with fresh mint, grated ginger, vanilla or orange blossom. Serve hot in winter or well chilled with ice cubes in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to pair it with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo compare with the classic version, NKOSI also offers \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bissap-rouge-entier-100-g-tantie\"\u003ewhole red bissap TANTIE\u003c\/a\u003e. Find other flowers and herbal teas in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bissap-hibiscus\"\u003eBissap and Hibiscus Flowers\u003c\/a\u003e section, and a step-by-step recipe on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/culture-africaine\/recettes-boisson-hibiscus-bissap-maison\"\u003ehomemade bissap guide\u003c\/a\u003e. In the same section: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/infusion-dafrique-hibiscus-blanc-bio-racines\"\u003eorganic white hibiscus infusion RACINES\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e NUMBER ONE (distribution: Tai Yat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e whole dried hibiscus flower calyces (Hibiscus sabdariffa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e none of the 14 regulated allergens expected; check the bag for any possible traces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a dry place, away from light, bag well resealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NUMBER ONE","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":55199657099598,"sku":"NK_234524634","price":3.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9232\/3662\/files\/fleur-dhibiscus-blanc-number-one-nkosi-agro.webp?v=1774105299"},{"product_id":"kit-bissap-maison-senegalais-hibiscus-menthe","title":"Homemade bissap kit, 3 products for Senegalese-style hibiscus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis kit brings together 3 products to prepare homemade bissap the Senegalese way: dried hibiscus flowers, dried sweet mint and cane sugar. All that is missing is water, which you add yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat does this kit contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bissap-rouge-entier-100-g-tantie\"\u003eWhole red bissap TANTIE\u003c\/a\u003e, 100 g pouch: 100% dried hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa), for infusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/menthe-douce-brisure-50-g-samia\"\u003eSweet mint pieces SAMIA\u003c\/a\u003e, 50 g pouch: 100% dried and crushed spearmint, to flavour the drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sucre-de-canne-le-galion\"\u003eCane sugar LE GALION\u003c\/a\u003e, 1 kg pack: crystallised brown sugar, produced in Martinique, to sweeten to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is bissap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBissap is the Wolof name for the red hibiscus flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa) and for the red, tangy drink made from it. In Senegal, it accompanies major occasions: baptisms, weddings, religious celebrations such as Tabaski or Korité. Offering a glass of fresh bissap to a guest is part of the customs of hospitality. It is traditionally flavoured with mint, orange blossom or vanilla. The full guide is on the blog: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/culture-africaine\/recettes-boisson-hibiscus-bissap-maison\"\u003ehomemade hibiscus drink recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to prepare bissap with this kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse 50 g of hibiscus flowers in cold water (half of the TANTIE pouch).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring 1 litre of water to the boil, pour it over the flowers and let it steep for 20 minutes, up to 2 hours for a stronger taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain, then sweeten while hot with 75 to 100 g of cane sugar LE GALION.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a pinch of sweet mint SAMIA to taste, let it cool then refrigerate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe very cold, with ice cubes if you like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou provide the water yourself and, if needed, ice cubes: everything else is in the kit. For a stronger juice, go up to 100 g of flowers per litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to pair it with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo vary the flavours, this kit pairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/arome-fleur-doranger-samia\"\u003eorange blossom flavouring SAMIA\u003c\/a\u003e. To compare other bissap formats, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kit-decouverte-hibiscus-bissap-africain\"\u003ehibiscus and bissap discovery kit\u003c\/a\u003e brings together flowers, pouches and instant granules. The whole range: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bissap-hibiscus\"\u003ebissap and hibiscus flowers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e NKOSI (kit assembled from 3 products, TANTIE, SAMIA and LE GALION)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 pouch of 100 g of whole red bissap TANTIE, 1 pouch of 50 g of sweet mint pieces SAMIA, 1 pack of 1 kg of cane sugar LE GALION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e none of the 14 allergens that must be declared are declared for the 3 products in the kit (dried hibiscus flowers, dried spearmint, cane sugar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep each product dry, away from light, in its well-resealed packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NKOSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55397735596366,"sku":"NPIKIT-BISSAP-001","price":11.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9232\/3662\/files\/kit-bissap-maison-senegalais-hibiscus-menthe-nkosi-agro.webp?v=1774105915"},{"product_id":"kit-decouverte-hibiscus-bissap-africain","title":"Hibiscus and bissap discovery kit, 4 products: flowers, sachets and granules","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis kit brings together 4 products built around hibiscus and bissap, in 3 formats: whole flowers to brew, individual sachets and 2 instant granulated drinks, so you can compare ways of preparing bissap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in this kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bissap-rouge-entier-100-g-tantie\"\u003eTANTIE whole red bissap\u003c\/a\u003e, 100 g bag: 100% whole dried hibiscus flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/infusion-dafrique-bissap-racines\"\u003eRACINES bissap infusion\u003c\/a\u003e, 25 sachets (40 g): 100% bissap flower, one sachet per cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/the-au-bissap-starling\"\u003eSTARLING bissap\u003c\/a\u003e, 400 g jar: sweetened soluble granules, 1.3% hibiscus extract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/the-inst-bissap-menthe-starling\"\u003eSTARLING mint bissap\u003c\/a\u003e, 400 g jar: sweetened soluble granules, 2.8% hibiscus extract and peppermint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFlowers, sachets or granules: what's the difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTANTIE whole red bissap and the RACINES infusion are 100% dried hibiscus flowers: they steep in hot water and are then strained, and you sweeten them yourself. The 2 STARLING jars are different: soluble granules based on sugar and dextrose or glucose, already sweetened, which dissolve directly in hot or cold water, with nothing to strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is bissap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBissap is the Wolof name for the red hibiscus flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa) and the drink made from it. In Senegal, it accompanies major occasions (christenings, weddings, religious celebrations), and offering it to a guest is part of local hospitality customs. The complete guide: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/culture-africaine\/recettes-boisson-hibiscus-bissap-maison\"\u003ehomemade hibiscus drink recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow do you prepare each product?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTANTIE: rinse 50 g of flowers, pour in 1 litre of boiling water, steep for 20 minutes to 2 hours, strain and sweeten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRACINES: one sachet per cup, simmering water, 3 to 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTARLING, bissap or mint bissap: pour in the granules according to the jar's dosage, add hot or cold water, and stir until dissolved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat goes well with it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo prepare bissap with cane sugar and fresh mint, there's also the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kit-bissap-maison-senegalais-hibiscus-menthe\"\u003ehomemade bissap kit\u003c\/a\u003e. In the same range: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kit-decouverte-arachide-africaine-dakatine-bonmafe\"\u003ePeanut paste discovery kit\u003c\/a\u003e. The whole range: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bissap-hibiscus\"\u003ebissap and hibiscus flowers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e NKOSI (kit assembled from 4 products, TANTIE, RACINES and STARLING)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 100 g bag of TANTIE whole red bissap, 1 box of 25 sachets (40 g) of RACINES bissap infusion, 1 x 400 g jar of STARLING bissap, 1 x 400 g jar of STARLING mint bissap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e none of the 14 allergens that must be declared is present in any of the 4 products in the kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep each product dry, away from light and moisture, in its packaging well resealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiscus can interact with certain blood pressure medications (a precaution noted on the RACINES bissap infusion product page). If you are following such treatment, ask your doctor's advice before drinking it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NKOSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55397859459406,"sku":"NPIKIT-HIBISCUS-001","price":21.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9232\/3662\/files\/kit-decouverte-hibiscus-bissap-africain-nkosi-agro.webp?v=1774105956"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/9232\/3662\/collections\/nkosi-categorie-bissap-hibiscus.jpg?v=1792344141","url":"https:\/\/www.nkosiagro.com\/en\/collections\/bissap-hibiscus.oembed","provider":"NKOSI.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}