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Café Touba 1 kg

Café Touba 1 kg

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Café Touba is a spicy, invigorating coffee drink from Senegal that's made with roasted coffee beans and a blend of spices:
  • Spices
    The key ingredient is grains of Selim, also known as Guinea pepper, djar, Kani pepper, or Kili pepper. The beans are also sometimes mixed with cloves.
  • Flavor
    The result is a bold, earthy, and spicy flavor with a hint of sweetness and a robust peppery, anise taste. Some say it has notes of cardamom and balsamic vinegar.
  • Preparation
    The coffee is prepared similarly to drip coffee, using a filter. It's often served black, but sugar is commonly added to balance out the strong flavor.
  • Health
    The spices in Café Touba have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In Senegal, it's sometimes used as a medicinal drink. 
  • History
    Café Touba was originally a beverage unique to the Mouride Brotherhood, but it's now a common part of Senegalese culture. It's often sold in capsule or single-serve coffee bag form, but it's also commonly prepared by street food vendors and restaurants. 
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