There are dozens of zobo drink recipes out there on the internet, and sometimes you don’t really know which one is best for you.

So, to help you make a better and quicker decision when next you’re looking to make a healthy zobo drink, we’ve done our research and came up with these 3 best Nigerian zobo drink recipe to add to your healthy drink list.

Nigerian zobo Drink Recipe #1

Natural Zobo Tea (Hibiscus Tea)

This is the best way to prepare a natural zobo drink tea. The recipe comes with many health benefits, especially when prepared without adding any extra additives. This is a natural alternative to your normal morning coffee, Lipton, or other teas.

Prep Time
5 Minutes

Cook Time
20 Minutes

Serves
2 Times

Store
5 Days

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Ingredients

1. Zobo Leave (Hibiscus Leave)
2. Water
3. Sweetener (Optional)

Direction

1. First, soak the zobo leave on a clean water and bring it out immediately (To clean any dirt or dust.)
2. Place a clean pot on fire, then add water and boil to 100 degrees
3. Turn off the heat and pour in the zobo into the hot boiled water.
4. Cover the pot and leave to simmer for about 20 minutes.
5. Sieve out the zobo tea into a fresh container and allow to cool
6. [Optional Step] Add your preferred sweetener (Honey, sugar, etc). Skip this step if you want your zobo to be natural.
7. Stir everything together
8. Pour into your preferred container and store in the refrigerator.
9. You can store for up to 2 weeks
10. Serve and enjoy!

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Nigerian Zobo Drink Recipe #2

Fruit Juice Zobo Drink Recipe

Championed by a popular Nigerian food star – zeelicious foods, this zobo drink recipe comes spiced up with assorted fruits to make it juice like. You can go up and above on the type and number of fruits you want to use, but we’re going to use only 3 – as listed in the ingredients below.

Prep Time
1 Hour

Cook Time
30 Minutes

Serves
4 Times

Store
7 Days

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Ingredients

1. 1/2 painter Zobo leaves
2. 1 tablespoon ground Cloves
3. 1 Cucumber
4. 2 Oranges
5. 1 large Pineapple
6. 2 large thumb-size Ginger
7. Sweetener of choice

Direction

1. Pour water on a fresh bowl, then put the zobo on it – use your hand to mash it to ensure the water covers it, then bring it out immediately.
2. Wash the pineapple very well, and peel off the back and keep aside. Then cut the pineapple into large chunks and keep aside too.
3. Wash the cucumber and slice into small pieces.
4. Wash the ginger and slice it (you can remove the back if you want)
5. Wash the oranges well and cut it into 4 and remove the back and the seeds.
6. Put the zobo leaves in a fresh pot, pour in the pineapple peel, the main pineapple, the cucumber, the oranges, the ginger and the cloves.
7. Add enough water to cover the entire surface.
8. Turn everything together, and cover the pot to heat In a low heat for 25-30 minutes.
9. After 30 minutes, carry it down and bring out the pineapple chunks, oranges, and ginger – then, place them in a blender and blend till liquid.
10. Now when the zobo has could down, sieve it out on a fresh container.
11. Use a neat clothe to sieve out the blended mixture into the same bowl you poured the zobo (squeeze tight to extract all the juice on it)
12. Then, add some fresh fruit juice (oranges) or sachet juice flavour (orange & pineapple.
13. Pour into your favourite container and put inside the fridge (7 days max) or freezer (2months max).
14. Serve cold.

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Nigerian Zobo Drink Recipe #3

Healthy Zobo Drink Recipe

This Nigerian Zobo drink recipe is prepared with ingredients that’s well known for their health benefits. It can help to boost your immunity and very rich in vitamin c.

Prep Time
1 Hour

Cook Time
20 Minutes

Serves
5 Times

Store
5 Days

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Ingredients

1. 2 cups of Zobo Leaves
2. 1 bunch Fresh Lemon Grass
3. 1 gallon – Water
4. Peels from 2 Ripe Sweet Pineapples
5. 1/4 of 1 Ripe sweet Pineapple
6. 1 Lemon (or to your taste)
7. 2 Inch Ginger root ( or to your taste)
8. 5 small size Tumeric (or to your taste)
9. 2 sticks of Cinnamon ( or to your taste)
10. 3 Feet of Sugar Cane (optional )
11. Sugar or Honey to your Taste

Direction

1. Cut fresh lemon grass, and wash very well
2. Pour water on a fresh bowl, then put the zobo on it – use your hand to mash it to ensure the water covers it, then bring it out immediately. (to remove dirts)
3. Wash the pineapple very well, and peel off the back and keep aside. Also wash and cut the other ingredients neatly.
4. Put water on the pot, then put the Pineapple peels inside, fold the lemon grass very well and add into the pot.
5. Add the other ingredients into the pot (Ginger, Turmeric, & Cinnamon Sticks)
6. Pour in the Zobo leave, with the lemon (sliced into half), then fresh cut Pineapple
7. [Optional] Then, add chopped organic sugar can sticks
8. Pour enough water and ensure all ingredients are properly covered with water
9. Place the pot on fire and heat for about 20 minutes
10. Turn off the fire and leave inside the pot to simmer for extra 20 minutes.
11. Gradually take out the lemon grass, the Pineapple peels, and other solid ingredients.
12. Then sieve out the Zobo drink into a fresh container.
13. You can store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
14. Serve hot or cold – depending on your preference.

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Zobo Drink Health Benefits

Zobo drink (Hibiscus tea) is an herbal tea made by infusing parts of the hibiscus plant in boiling water. Normally, it has a tart flavour when taken alone, but can be a very refreshing drink when mixed with other ingredients.

Researchers have proved a lot of health benefits of taking the zobo drink, and today we’re going to list 10 health benefits that you will enjoy from this healthy drink recipe.

1. It’s packed with antioxidants
2. Boosts immune system
3. Helps to lower blood pressure
4. Helps to lower blood fat levels
5. Helps to boost liver health
6. Helps to prevent cancer
7. Fight against bacteria infection
8. It reduces the risks of heart attacks
9. Flavourful and easy to make at home
10. Helps to starve off cravings
11. Improves skin conditions
12. Prevents constipation
13. Reliefs menstrual pain

Final Thoughts

The Nigerian Zobo drink recipe is such a healthy and refreshing drink that you can easily make at home. So, feel free to use any of the 3 methods outlined in this article to prepare your favourite recipe.

For more healthy Nigerian food and drink recipes, check out the food & health section for more inspiration and guides.

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