The Soruhl Journal
More Than a Drink: The Story Behind Soruhl
Every great drink has a story, and ours begins with Jamaican sorrel.
For generations, Jamaican sorrel has been part of celebrations across the island. Made with dried hibiscus flowers, fresh ginger, citrus and warming spices, it’s more than a refreshing hibiscus drink. It’s the smell of ginger filling the kitchen before Christmas, family recipes that everyone swears are the best, and a tradition of welcoming friends and neighbours with something made to be shared.
Growing up with Jamaican heritage, those traditions were always part of my life. Years later, after moving to Sweden, I realised that although people were becoming increasingly adventurous with food and drink, very few had ever experienced an authentic Jamaican sorrel drink. That felt like a missed opportunity—not just for people to discover a new flavour, but to discover a small part of Jamaican culture.