Touba coffee is composed of arabica coffee flavored with Selim pepper and sometimes cloves. Selim pepper or guinea pepper (also called kili, black pepper or jar). Selim pepper is the dried fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, a tree from the countries of the Gulf of Guinea. Touba coffee is composed of arabica coffee flavored with Selim pepper (also called Kili, black pepper or diar). Selim pepper is the dried fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, a tree from the countries of the Gulf of Guinea. Once ground, Selim pepper is mixed with coffee. The drink is prepared using the classic filter coffee method. The name Touba comes from the eponymous holy city, where it is traditionally consumed within the Brotherhood of the Mourides. It is a must for religious ceremonies and commemorations. It can also be found everywhere on the streets of Dakar. Preparation tip: Dose one rounded tablespoon of coffee for 200 ml of water.