Diplospora coffee

Diplospora spp., Discospermum spp. …

infusion

A hot decoction of the leaves, once drunk instead of coffee.

Origin

Peninsular Malaysia

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

A handful of dried leaves is boiled for about ten minutes; it is strained and drunk hot.

Did you know?

These shrubs are cousins of the coffee plant, in the Rubiaceae family.