Would you be surprised to learn you can make coffee from okra seeds? Okra, also known as ‘Ladies finger’ is rich in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, making it one of the healthiest vegetables. Aside from its healthy sources, it can be made as an alternative for coffee.
People around the world loves coffee, and chances are you’re reading this because you love it too. Coffee is one of the best thing ever made, and without it, our brains wouldn’t work the same way and we might be irritable.
Some people loves coffee but intolerable to caffeine. It causes palpitation, headache, tummy ache, and etc. There are few choices of alternatives out there, but if you’re looking for a healthier one, okra seeds may be the best substitute for you.
What does it taste like?
Does it taste exactly like regular coffee? No, Okra seeds coffee doesn’t have that nutty and toasty flavor we’re looking for. It tasted more like toasted popcorn, nuts and black tea. It can be made even better with honey, creamy cashew milk or any milk you want. Since, it doesn’t have any caffeine, you can enjoy okra seeds coffee any time of the day!
How do you make Okra seeds coffee?
The essential part of making okra seed coffee is to used completely dried out okra seeds. Once you have your okra seeds, turning them into a coffee is a simple and easy process. You need to have a skillet and grinder with you, without a skillet you can use any pan you’re comfortable roasting your okra seeds with. Then grind them and put them in your French press.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp of okra seeds (from about 2–3 dried okra pods)
- 8–12 oz of just-boiled water
- cashew milk, optional
- honey or sugar, optional
DIASHEY LAGARBE 
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