BARKELOU Touba coffee is a traditional spiced coffee from Senegal, a blend of roasted Robusta coffee and ground Guinea pepper, djar. NKOSI sells it in a 250 g bag.
What is Touba coffee?
Touba coffee takes its name from the holy city of Touba, in Senegal, where it is associated with the Mouride brotherhood and its founder Cheikh Amadou Bamba. It consists of roasted and ground Robusta coffee with added Guinea pepper (Xylopia aethiopica), a spice called djar in Wolof, sometimes joined by cloves depending on family recipes. The BARKELOU version sold by NKOSI, made in Senegal, blends 70% Robusta coffee and 30% djar, which gives it that warm, slightly peppery taste that sets it apart from a classic coffee.
How to prepare it?
In the Senegalese way, the grounds are brewed like a filter coffee, or left to infuse for a few minutes in simmering water before straining. Count about one teaspoon per 10 cl of water. Serve it piping hot, sweetened to taste, alone or among friends and family as tradition has it. Keep the bag closed, away from heat and moisture, to preserve its aromas.
What to pair it with?
To continue exploring Senegalese cuisine, discover 555 Palais Impérial green tea for ataya and the homemade Touba coffee recipe on the blog. Senegalese cuisine has its own section. In the same section: GUY LESUEUR ground coffee.
Product information
- Brand: BARKELOU
- Net weight: 250 g
- Ingredients: roasted and ground Robusta coffee (70%), ground Guinea pepper (Xylopia aethiopica, 30%)
- Allergens: none of the 14 regulated allergens in the ingredient list
- Origin: Senegal
- Storage: at room temperature, away from heat and moisture
Precautions
Like all coffee, Touba coffee contains caffeine, generally in a higher amount than an Arabica coffee since Robusta is naturally richer in it. ANSES (the French food safety agency) recommends not exceeding 400 mg of caffeine per day for a healthy adult, and advises pregnant women, children and sensitive individuals to limit their consumption.
