Kinkeliba is the most popular of the bush teas in Senegal. The Kinkeliba leaves when dried and boiled produce a strong, earthy-tasting tea which is mineral-rich and caffeine-free.
Zobo is a popular Nigerian drink made from sepals of Roselle leaves also known as Hibiscus Sabdariffa leaves. Dried Zobo leaves gives a much stronger brew than freshly picked leaves.
Ehuru, also known as African nutmeg, is a seed used as a spice in African cooking. Often added to soups or stews, Ehuru comes in a hard shell that contains the seed which is grounded and the powder is added to traditional soups and dishes. When cooking bear in mind that Ehuru has a strong flavor so a little goes…
Grains of Paradise is indigenous to the west coast of Africa. It is a relative of both ginger and cardamom, this is what gives it its peppery floral flavor.