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Bitter Kola West African Tea
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A traditional West African remedy known for its energy and metabolic boosting properties, featuring bitter kola, grains of Selim, and ginger.
00:06:00 total
Serves 2
easy
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Ingredients
- bitter kola - 1 (peeled to reveal the seed, use the whole fruit)
- grains of Selim - watch the video to see (also known as grains of paradise, adds a musky black peppercorn flavor)
- ginger - watch the video to see (adds spiciness and aids digestion)
- water - watch the video to see
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel the bitter kola to reveal the seed. Crush the bitter kola, grains of Selim, and ginger to allow them to infuse well into the tea.
- Simmer: Add the crushed ingredients to a saucepan of water. Place on a medium heat and allow it to simmer without boiling over, for about 6 minutes, or until it just begins to bubble.
- Blend and Strain: After simmering, turn off the heat and blend the mixture to intensify the flavors, especially the ginger. Strain the mixture and serve.
