Okra seeds

Abelmoschus esculentus

infusion · nuts & seeds

Ripe okra seeds, roasted and ground, as a hot, caffeine-free drink tasting of coffee.

Origin

West Africa, Turkey and the southern United States

Where to find it

The seeds come from pods left to ripen and dry on the plant in the vegetable garden.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The ripe, dry seeds are roasted in a pan until brown, ground, then brewed like coffee.

Did you know?

During the Civil War, the South, cut off from coffee by the blockade, drank it instead.