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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Sweet Sorrel Stand

Sweet Sorrel Stand

Marshall, Yolanda T.

Paperback

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Publisher Price: $17.99

ISBN10: 1771059036
ISBN13: 9781771059039
Publisher: Chalkboard Publishing
Published: Aug 18 2026
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

Originally published in 2018 this story celebrates Caribbean culture, entrepreneurship, and family support by showing how two siblings turn their love of a traditional sorrel drink into a successful neighbourhood business.

Rose and Nicolas loved their favourite Caribbean sorrel drink so much, the siblings decided to create a sorrel stand with the assistance of their parents. Their Sweet Sorrel Stand was a success in the neighbourhood. The main ingredient of the drink is the Roselle plant (Sorrel), a species of hibiscus which is native to West Africa. This drink is called Bissap in Senegal, Zobo in Nigeria and Sobolo (or Zobolo) in Ghana. The red flower buds are boiled, strained, sweetened with sugar, with a touch of ginger, cinnamon, orange peel and cloves. Once cooled for a couple of hours or overnight, it is served with ice. It is known to be very rich in antioxidants. Traditionally, this drink is served during Christmas holidays. On a hot summer day, it is a refreshing alternative to lemonade.

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