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Kahawa ya tangawizi

Maana (Definition)

Traditional dark brewed coffee flavored with crushed fresh ginger and spices, served in small cups.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

spiced ginger coffee

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kahawa ya tangawizi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coastal Cuisine
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wazee walikunywa kahawa ya tangawizi barazani jioni."

Translation: Elders drank spiced ginger coffee on the veranda in the evening.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kahawa ya viungo
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