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Cold-brew zobo, from a fistful of petals
Drink·12 hours, mostly waiting

Cold-brew zobo, from a fistful of petals

  1. 1A generous handful of dried hibiscus petals, a thumb of ginger, one litre of cold water.
  2. 2Combine in a jar, cover, refrigerate overnight.
  3. 3Strain. Sweeten lightly if you like, and serve over ice.
Boiled and pounded yam, done properly
Kitchen·35 minutes

Boiled and pounded yam, done properly

  1. 1Peel and cut the yam into thick rounds; rinse until the water runs clear.
  2. 2Boil in salted water 20–25 minutes until a knife slides through.
  3. 3Pound or mash hot with a splash of the cooking water until smooth and elastic.
Loose-leaf green tea without bitterness
Brewing·4 minutes

Loose-leaf green tea without bitterness

  1. 1Let boiled water sit two minutes — around 80°C is the target.
  2. 2One teaspoon of leaf per cup; steep 90 seconds for the first infusion.
  3. 3Re-steep the same leaves twice more, adding 30 seconds each time.