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Hot Café Touba in a small ceramic cup, dark, glossy, and gently steaming

Café Touba

Café Touba is a traditional Senegalese spiced coffee made with freshly ground coffee beans, ginger, cinnamon, and sugar. This aromatic and bold coffee offers a unique balance of spice and sweetness, making it a beloved part of Senegalese coffee culture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 Cups
Course: beverage
Cuisine: Senegalese
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup whole coffee beans
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3-4 tablespoons sugar adjust to taste
  • 3 cups water
  • a coffee grinder
  • a saucepan
  • a coffee filter or fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Grind the Coffee and Spices
  1. Using a coffee grinder, grind the coffee beans to a medium-coarse consistency. Mix in the ground ginger and cinnamon.
Boil the Water
  1. In a saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Brew the Coffee
  1. Add the coffee-spice mixture to the boiling water. Stir well and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
Sweeten the Coffee
  1. Stir in sugar and continue simmering for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely.
Strain and Serve
  1. Using a coffee filter or fine mesh strainer, strain the coffee into cups or a serving pot.
Enjoy
  1. Serve Café Touba hot in small cups, savoring its rich and spiced aroma.

Notes

Increase the coffee-to-water ratio. Add a pinch of cloves or black pepper to the mix. Pair Café Touba with sweet pastries or savory snacks for an authentic Senegalese experience.