HOW TO MAKE A HEALTHY ZOBO DRINK - ZEELICIOUS FOODS

Ingredients

• 2 cups Dried Hibiscus Flowers (Rinsed to remove debris)
• 1 piece Pineapple Skin (Saved from peeled pineapple, used for flavor)
• 2 cups Pineapple Chunks (Fresh pineapple, cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 1 medium Cucumber (Sliced)
• 2 inches Fresh Ginger (Peeled and sliced)
• 2 medium Oranges (Quartered and all seeds removed)
• ½ tsp Ground Cloves (Freshly ground)
• 8 cups Water (Filtered)
• 1 cup Fresh Orange Juice (Optional, adds extra sweetness)
• 2 tbsp Honey (Optional sweetener if desired)

Instructions

1. Wash Hibiscus Flowers

   Place the hibiscus flowers in a bowl of water, swish them around, then lift them out with clean hands to remove any sand or debris.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare Pineapple

   Peel the pineapple, set the skin aside for cooking, and cut the flesh into 2‑cup worth of bite‑size chunks.

   Time: PT5M

3. Slice Cucumber

   Wash the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds or half‑moons.

   Time: PT3M

4. Prep Ginger

   Peel the ginger (optional) and slice it into thin pieces.

   Time: PT3M

5. Quarter Oranges and Remove Seeds

   Cut each orange into quarters and meticulously remove all seeds to prevent bitterness.

   Time: PT5M

6. Combine Ingredients in Pot

   Add the washed hibiscus flowers, pineapple skin, pineapple chunks, cucumber slices, ginger pieces, orange quarters, and ground cloves to a large pot. Pour in 8 cups of water, ensuring everything is submerged.

   Time: PT5M

7. Simmer the Mixture

   Cover the pot and bring to a gentle simmer over medium‑low heat. Let it simmer for 25‑30 minutes so flavors and color are fully extracted.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: medium‑low heat

8. Strain Solids from Liquid

   Remove the pot from heat. Using a slotted spoon, fish out the pineapple chunks, orange pieces, and ginger. Set them aside for blending.

   Time: PT5M

9. Blend the Strained Solids

   Place the removed pineapple, orange, and ginger (without skins) into a blender and blend until completely pureed.

   Time: PT5M

10. Extract Juice from Puree

    Set a cheesecloth over a fine mesh sieve, pour the puree onto the cloth, and squeeze tightly to release as much juice as possible into a clean bowl.

    Time: PT5M

11. Combine and Sweeten (Optional)

    Return the strained hibiscus liquid to the mixing bowl, add the freshly squeezed fruit juice, and if desired, stir in honey or your preferred sweetener.

    Time: PT2M

12. Cool and Store

    Allow the drink to cool to room temperature, then transfer to glass jars or plastic containers. Refrigerate up to 7 days or freeze for 2‑3 months.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

60

Protein

0.5 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

1 g