Café Touba
Café Touba is a spiced coffee drink from Senegal characterized by its distinctive blend of roasted coffee beans and grains of Selim (djar) pepper. It holds cultural significance as a traditional beverage often consumed during religious ceremonies and social gatherings, symbolizing hospitality and spiritual connection.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 1 tablespoon
- 4 cups
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Senegalese
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Originating among the Mouride brotherhood in Senegal in the early 20th century, Café Touba was popularized by Sheikh Amadou Bamba as a symbol of resistance and spiritual devotion, blending indigenous ingredients with introduced coffee.
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