Café Touba is a Senegalese spiced coffee made by brewing ground coffee with ground grains of Selim and ground cloves, resulting in a fragrant and flavorful hot drink.
Café Touba
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Café Touba is a Senegalese spiced coffee made by brewing ground coffee with ground grains of Selim and ground cloves, resulting in a fragrant and flavorful hot drink.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Servings
1
Diet
Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan
Ingredients
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- 20.0 g (20.0 g)ground coffee
- 12.0 fl oz (355.0 ml)water
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g)ground grains of Selim (Guinea pepper)
- ⅛ tsp (0.3 g)ground cloves
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Instructions
- Combine ground coffee, ground grains of Selim, and ground cloves in a coffee filter or French press.
- Pour 12 fl oz (355 ml) of hot water at about 200°F (93°C) over the coffee and spices.
- Brew for about 4-5 minutes, then press or strain the coffee to separate grounds and spices.
- Pour the brewed coffee into a cup and serve hot.
Tips
- Use freshly ground grains of Selim for the best flavor. Adjust the amount of spices to taste if you prefer a milder or stronger spiced coffee.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make café touba?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make café touba ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.
Is this drink vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as syrups, sauces and toppings are labeled vegan.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
1
Calories / serving
0.0g
Fat
0.2g
Carbs
0.0g
Protein
0.0g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~1 cal · 0g fat · 0g carbs · 0g protein · 0g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 1 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 1 min·0.1 mi·~100 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 1 min·0.1 mi·~100 steps
- Moderate cycling 1 min·0.2 mi
- Swimming laps 1 min
- Jogging 1 min·0.1 mi·~150 steps
- Stair climbing 1 min·~100 steps
- Dancing 1 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 1 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 1 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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