Foléré
The ruby-red hibiscus drink
Aussi écrit : folléré, bissap, jus d'hibiscus
What is it?
A deep-red drink made by steeping the dried calyces of hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa, roselle). They are boiled and left to macerate at length, then strained and sweetened. The Cameroonian version is often lifted with pineapple, ginger or mint. The taste is tart and refreshing.
Main ingredients
- Dried hibiscus calyces
- Sugar
- Pineapple, ginger or mint
How to enjoy it
Served very cold, over ice, throughout the day.
Origin and tradition
The calyces are harvested mainly in the country's far north, in the Sahelian climate. A popular, inexpensive drink sold by street vendors at markets and along the roads, it is drunk all year round and all the more in the heat.