Bissap, the West African nectar with multiple benefits

Karkadé (Egypt), agua de Jamaica (Mexico), foléré (Cameroon), groseille pays (Caribbean), dableni (Mali, Ivory Coast, or Burkina Faso), karakandji (Central African Republic), zobo (Nigeria), Ngai Ngai (Congo), rose tea, tea of the Empire, drink of the pharaohs—bissap (a widely used Wolof term in West Africa)—is a star beverage in Africa and beyond, consumed for its health benefits and virtues. Its tart flavor and red fruit aroma make it a pleasant and refreshing drink, enjoyed both hot and cold.