# Black Pepper Coffee Recipes Senegal's Cafe Touba Recipe Blends Sweet and Spicy Flavor Pairings By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-touba References: [wallstcheatsheet](http://wallstcheatsheet.com/life/sorry-starbucks-unique-coffee-drinks-in-6-countries-around-the-world.html/?a=viewall) & [foodieinternational](http://foodieinternational.com/coffee-talk-senegals-cafe-touba.html) Cafe touba is a [black pepper coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-peppercorn) that is infused with the African djar spice. Created in Senegal, the drink is a local favorite that blends together [sweet and spicy ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-spiced-coffee). Cafe touba is not your average morning drink and will give you as much of a [spicy kick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-of-spice) as it will an energy boost. Adding to coffee's antioxidant properties, this black pepper beverage is described as a stomach-settler and as an aphrodisiac by local coffee artisans. This caffeinated concoction was first created by Cheikh Amadou Bamba, an African mystic who blended the beverage as a means of staying awake. Cafe touba is a favorite among foodie travelers who are looking to get a taste of Senegal's traditional cuisine, delicacies and culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Spiced Coffee:** There is a growing trend in infusing coffee with spices like black pepper to create unique flavor profiles. - **Cultural Coffee Blends:** The use of traditional spices in coffee, like the African djar spice in cafe touba, is gaining popularity for its rich and distinctive taste. - **Foodie Travel Experiences:** Travelers seeking authentic culinary experiences are gravitating towards trying local delicacies such as cafe touba in Senegal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Coffee and Beverage:** The coffee industry can explore incorporating spices into their products to cater to consumers looking for unique and flavorful options. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Restaurants, cafes, and hotels can showcase cultural coffee blends like cafe touba as part of their offerings to attract foodie travelers. - **Food and Culinary:** Food companies can develop coffee-infused products or include coffee-based recipes in their lineup to tap into the trend of spiced coffee. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ujjo.md) - [Salty-Sweet Tahini Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-tahini-honeycomb-latte.md) - [Spicy Mocha Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-mocha.md) - [Cardamom Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardamom-cold-brew-coffee.md) - [Malabar Spices-Infused Tea Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-tea-blend.md) - [Extra-Spicy Pumpkin Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spiciest-coffee.md) - [Functional Indonesian Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-indonesian-coffee.md) - [Single-Ingredient Coffee Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koppie.md) - [Flavorful Pistachio Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-coffee.md)