kola nut
African caffeine source
The kola nut is the seed of a tropical African tree, containing caffeine and traditionally chewed as a stimulant.
Kola nuts were an original ingredient in cola soft drinks, giving the beverages their name.
The spelling cola is more common for the tree and the drinks, while kola appears in botanical and historical contexts.
West African federal republic
- GhanaWest African republic
- Ivory CoastWest African republic
- SenegalWest African republic
- GuineaWest African coastal nation
Yoruba · Igbo · Mandingo · West African · tropical · rainforest · trade · export
Alertness-boosting drug
- theobromineBitter stimulant from cacao
- alkaloidNitrogenous plant compound
- xanthinePurine base derivative
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
tea · guarana · yerba mate · cacao · energy · alertness · wakefulness · metabolism
American cola brand
- soft drinkNon-alcoholic carbonated beverage
- sodaCarbonated soft drink
- flavoringSubstance adding taste
- syrupThick sugar liquid
carbonation · beverage · extract · original recipe · brown · caramel · sweetened · fizzy
Formal event marking occasions
- ancestorsThose from whom one descends
- offeringSomething presented or given
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- initiationFormal admission ceremony
sacred · blessing · divination · hospitality · wedding · greeting · elder · respect
Astringent plant compounds
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
pungent · acquired taste · chewing · aftertaste · unsweetened · harsh · acerbic · raw
Nigeria
West African federal republic
- GhanaWest African republic
- Ivory CoastWest African republic
- SenegalWest African republic
Guinea · Yoruba · Igbo · Mandingo · West African · tropical · rainforest · trade · export · cash crop
stimulant
Alertness-boosting drug
- theobromineBitter stimulant from cacao
- alkaloidNitrogenous plant compound
- xanthinePurine base derivative
coffee · tea · guarana · yerba mate · cacao · energy · alertness · wakefulness · metabolism · buzz
Pepsi
American cola brand
- soft drinkNon-alcoholic carbonated beverage
- sodaCarbonated soft drink
- flavoringSubstance adding taste
syrup · carbonation · beverage · extract · original recipe · brown · caramel · sweetened · fizzy · pop
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
- ancestorsThose from whom one descends
- offeringSomething presented or given
- traditionCustom passed through generations
initiation · sacred · blessing · divination · hospitality · wedding · greeting · elder · respect · spiritual
tannins
Astringent plant compounds
- astringentTissue-contracting agent
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
sharp · pungent · acquired taste · chewing · aftertaste · unsweetened · harsh · acerbic · raw · dried
- drink ingredientshops, malt, grape, grapes, apple
- nutspistachios, almond, cashews, chestnuts, cashew
- NigeriaAbuja, Lagos, Independence Day, National Assembly, Niger River
- African plantsacacia, acacias, baobab, protea, rooibos
- Stimulant Plantscoffee plant, tea plant, guarana, yerba mate, coca
- West AfricaNigeria, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Senegal
kola nutvalerian root
Sedative plant extract
chamomile · passionflower · lavender · kava · melatonin
kola nutherbal tea
Steeped plant infusion
caffeine-free · carob · rooibos · decaf coffee · decaf