In brief
- Senegalese Café Touba: coffee spiced with Selim pepper (djar)
- Origin: Senegal (Touba region, Mouridism)
- Essential ingredients: arabica coffee, djar (Selim pepper), clove (optional), sugar
- Often shared during moments of hospitality and ceremonies.
Origins and cultural history of Senegalese Café Touba
Senegalese Café Touba has its roots in Senegal. It is found mainly in the Touba region and Mouridism. It is an integral part of the local culinary heritage and continues to be passed down from generation to generation, from family kitchens to the tables of Afro-Caribbean diaspora restaurants in France.
More than just a drink, it accompanies conversations, reunions and ceremonies. Its preparation ritual remains a strong mark of hospitality in the cultures concerned.
What are the essential ingredients of Senegalese Café Touba
The preparation of Senegalese Café Touba relies on a few essential ingredients found in most African and Caribbean online grocery stores, including NKOSI.
- arabica coffee
- djar (Selim pepper)
- clove (optional)
- sugar
- water
Nutritional benefits of Senegalese Café Touba
Senegalese Café Touba provides several interesting nutrients: caffeine, the digestive virtues of djar. Its consumption remains pleasant on a daily basis, as a complement to a balanced diet.
Frequently asked questions about Senegalese Café Touba
How to store Senegalese Café Touba after preparation?
Senegalese Café Touba keeps for 24 to 48 hours in the refrigerator in an airtight bottle. It can be gently reheated, without boiling, to preserve the aromas.
Where can I find the ingredients for Senegalese Café Touba in France?
NKOSI offers the essential ingredients through its online shop nkosiagro.com, with delivery in France and Europe.
Find them in the NKOSI shop
- Ground Coffee Robusta/Arabica GUY LESUEUR
- Café Touba (Touba Coffee) BARKELOU - Senegalese Coffee - 250g
- Authentic Senegalese Chicken Yassa Kit - 4 products
And for more flavours, browse our NKOSI catalogue — African and Caribbean grocery online.