Coffea pseudozanguebariae
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Description
A shrub or small tree in the Rubiaceae family that grows in tropical dry forests. Unlike most coffee species, it contains no caffeine and is used to enhance the flavor of coffee beverages.
Edible Uses
The seeds are roasted and used as coffee or added to coffee to improve its taste.
Traditional Uses
It does not contain caffeine. It is used to improve the taste of coffee.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry forest.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania,
Also Known As
Kahawa pori
References (2)
- http://www.fao.org/forestry/25323-096344a3de335832e8f363c3ac5184a66.pdf
- Makonda, F. B. S., & Ruffo, C. K., 2011, Species List. NAFORMA, Tanzania
