Hibiscus holds a special place in our hearts for many reasons; they are rich in vitamins, minerals & antioxidants, have abundant benefits such as aiding digestion, lowering blood pressure, boosting immunity, managing blood sugar and more, it is versatile for eating, drinking and cooking. However, the primary reason hibiscus is so special to us is because
Many crops that are grown and eaten abundantlyin The Americas come from our motherland.
HIBISCUS IN AMERICA
In the American South, although the hibiscus flower could not be cultivated, a similar beverage was created to commemorate their true roots, true identity and perseverance called Red Drink used with berries and cherries. In fact, when researched through the history behind hibiscus in The Americas and the similarities of Bissap, they were re-created by the enslaved Africans in these countries as a way to remember where they come from and their ancestral African roots. Today hibiscus is having its moment in the world with discoveries of how amazing it is for our bodies but hardly any history of its true origin, and we are here to shine its light and bear its fruit for the masses.
