Is bissap juice the same as hibiscus tea?

I had been meaning to try a recipe for hibiscus water by Pierre Thiam ever since I realized it’s the same thing as hibiscus tea. Bissap is popular throughout West Africa where it’s called “bissap” and Mexico where it’s know as “Agua de Jamaica.” I used Pierre’s recipe from his book “Senegal: Modern Senegalese Recipes From the Source to the Bowl” published by Lake Isle Press. Also known as roselle, hibiscus is native to West Africa, and hibiscus water is one of Senegal’s most popular beverages. Hibiscus tea is tart, tasty, and not too sweet. With very high levels of antioxidants, hibiscus is healthy and in this simple recipe, refreshing.