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A classic Sahrawi pairing: airy, chewy sfenj (Maghrebi fried dough rings) drizzled with honey, served alongside foamy mint tea (atay). Comforting, social, and perfect for tea time.
A traditional Maldivian leaf-wrapped sweet made with rice flour, grated coconut, and huni hakuru (coconut treacle), scented with cardamom and pandan, then steamed or griddled in banana leaves.
Gers Ogaily is a fragrant Kuwaiti saffron and cardamom cake enriched with ghee and evaporated milk, lightly perfumed with rose water and topped with sesame seeds. Soft, moist, and perfect with tea or coffee.
Maboké de Poisson is a Central African banana-leaf steamed fish dish featuring tilapia infused with tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, hot pepper, and palm oil—brightened with lemon and fresh herbs for a fragrant, spicy main course.
Gőzgombóc are pillowy steamed yeast dumplings filled with tangy-sweet plum jam, finished with buttery poppy seed and powdered sugar. A Central European classic, they’re soft, aromatic, and comforting.
Buttery, tender shortbread infused with desiccated coconut and a hint of vanilla—crisp at the edges, melt-in-the-mouth at the center. A simple island-inspired treat perfect for tea or coffee.
A West African pairing of strong, sweet mint green tea (attaya) served with kanyah, a crumbly peanut-and-gari/rice-flour sweet. A sociable, energizing snack ideal for tea-time gatherings.
Jaan̄kun is a Pacific Island-style banana-leaf-wrapped reef fish gently steamed with aromatic coconut milk, ginger, garlic, chili, and pandan, served alongside taro and breadfruit flour dumplings. Bright lime lifts the rich, savory coconut sauce for a balanced, comforting main.
A bright, aromatic granadilla (passion fruit) butter cake with a tender crumb and a tangy powdered-sugar glaze. Sweet, fragrant, and perfect for teatime or a celebratory dessert.
Crisp, bite‑size Nigerian Shayi Chin Chin made with a black tea–infused dough scented with vanilla and nutmeg, then deep‑fried until golden and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for tea time or an anytime sweet snack.