Mint, Pineapple and Apple Bissap Juice

Mint, Pineapple and Apple Bissap Juice is a easy West African recipe that serves 8. 95 calories per serving. Recipe by Genesis Loves Food on YouTube.

Prep: 25 min | Cook: 22 min | Total: 1 hr 2 min

Cost: $8.30 total, $1.04 per serving

Ingredients

  • 200 g Dried hibiscus flowers (Rinsed quickly under cold water)
  • 2 L Water (Preferably filtered water)
  • 15 g Fresh mint leaves (About a small handful, lightly packed)
  • 150 g Fresh pineapple, diced (About 1 cup diced)
  • 150 g Apple, peeled and diced (One medium apple, coreless)
  • 150 g Granulated sugar (Adjust to desired sweetness)

Instructions

  1. Boil water and steep hibiscus flowers

    Bring the 2 L of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the dried hibiscus flowers, reduce the heat and let simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 100°C

  2. Add mint and let steep

    Remove the saucepan from the heat, stir in the mint leaves, cover and let steep for 10 to 15 minutes (average 12 minutes).

    Time: PT12M

  3. Strain the juice

    Pass the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solid residues.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Cool the juice to room temperature

    Let the strained juice sit at room temperature until it is warm, about 30 minutes.

    Time: PT30M

  5. Add the fruit

    Add the pineapple and apple dice to the cooled juice, stir gently and let infuse for 15 minutes.

    Time: PT15M

  6. Sweeten the juice

    Pour the granulated sugar into the mixture, stir until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Refrigerate before serving

    Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour so the juice is well chilled. Serve very cold, optionally garnished with a few mint leaves.

    Time: PT1H

    Temperature: 4°C

Nutrition Facts

Calories
95
Protein
0.5 g
Carbohydrates
24 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
1.5 g

Dietary info: Vegan, Gluten-free, Lactose-free, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Mint, Pineapple and Apple Bissap Juice

Recipe by Genesis Loves Food

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.

EasyWest AfricanServes 8

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Source Video
2h 7m
Prep
5m
Cook
16m
Cleanup
2h 28m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$8.30
Total cost
$1.04
Per serving

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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