Tag: Caribbean beverage

The roselle hibiscus plant, native to West Africa, was introduced to Jamaica by enslaved Africans. The iconic Jamaican drink sorrel is made from the deep red calyces (petals) of this plant, steeped with fresh ginger and warming spices.

Initially launched in 1960, the Nutriment drink was not originally for the average consumer but was created by Mead Johnson & Company for clinical nutrition. Over the decades, its target audience and ownership have evolved, transforming it into the popular, creamy nutritional supplement known today, especially beloved in certain urban and Caribbean communities.