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Nutritional Values
120kcal
—Protein
30gCarbs
1gFat
—Fibre
300 mlServing
* Per serving · 300 ml. May vary.
Spiced Coffee
How to order / say it
Say it
Kahawa ya Zinj — [ka-ha-wah yah zeen-j]
Order
I'd like the spiced coffee, please.
Locally
Naomba kahawa ya zinj, tafadhali.
Say locally
A richly spiced coffee with hints of cardamom and cinnamon.
Why try it?
This traditional coffee is a testament to Zanzibar's historical spice trade, emphasizing relaxation and socializing in the island's culture.
How it tastes
Aromatic and robust, with spices like cardamom and cinnamon enhancing the coffee's natural bitterness, offering a warming and invigorating brewing experience.
Origin & History — first documented: 1880
Introduced in the late 19th century, when Arab traders popularized coffee, enhancing it with local spices, creating a refined beverage beloved across Zanzibar.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 100 g coffee beans
- 🧂 5 g cardamom
- 🧂 5 g cinnamon
- 500 ml water
- 🍯 50 g sugar
Method
- 1 Combine coffee beans and spices in a pot.
- 2 Add water and bring to a gentle boil.
- 3 Simmer to extract flavors and then add sugar.
- 4 Strain and serve hot.
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