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Mint, Pineapple and Apple Bissap Juice
A refreshing West African drink made from dried hibiscus flowers, flavored with mint and studded with pieces of pineapple and apple. Perfect for hot summer days, this homemade non-alcoholic juice is simple to prepare and very thirst-quenching.
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Critical Success Points
- • Boil water and steep hibiscus flowers for 5 minutes
- • Let mint steep 10‑15 minutes without residual heat
- • Strain carefully to remove all flower residues
- • Fully dissolve the sugar before serving
Safety Warnings
- • Watch out for boiling water splashes; handle the saucepan with kitchen gloves.
- • Use the knife carefully when cutting the pineapple and apple.
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