Café Touba
Café Touba is a traditional Senegalese coffee drink made by infusing dark-roasted coffee beans with dried Selim pepper (djar) and sometimes cloves. It is typically brewed in a large pot and served hot in small cups, often sweetened with sugar. The drink is named after the holy city of Touba, a major center of the Mouride brotherhood in Senegal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Café Touba is primarily a source of carbohydrates from sugar, with minimal protein and fat. It provides a quick energy boost and contains antioxidants from the coffee and spices, with a typical serving containing around 20-30 calories if unsweetened, or 50-80 calories with added sugar.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 65 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Antioxidants (Chlorogenic acid) | Variable |
Per 1 small cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Café Touba holds deep cultural and spiritual significance in Senegal, as it is closely associated with the Mouride Sufi order and is often served during religious gatherings and ceremonies. The addition of Selim pepper gives it a unique, slightly spicy and aromatic flavor profile distinct from regular coffee.
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