KOLA NUT - The Stimulating Fruit Once Used in COCA COLA - Weird Fruit Explorer ep. 379

[@WeirdExplorer]

If you enjoyed this, check out my episode on another stimulating nut, Betel Nut: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpS4d3SrbKlph7c

[@b0ssbeerreviews83]

Does this have the same effect of Coca leaves of Colombia/Peru/Bolivia? Sadly Coca is illegal in many areas, but is Kola?

[@Sedgewise47]

So-since they’re genetically-related-could Kola, cacao, baobab, durian and cotton be grafted into a single plant?

[@alasdair_scott]

Probably not, even though they are in the same family, they aren't especially closely related, and they aren't the easiest species to graft in the first place.

[@BigBodyBiggolo]

If it would work it would be like hops and cannabis, you can graft them as they are closely related, but they wont fruit or reproduce

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

Not likely. All of the species in the family tend to not take well to grafts, most grafts will fail. That is why it is typically grown from seed, and tissue culturing.

[@VincentGonzalezVeg]

what if you take edible varieties and establish the closest related plants within the group, and make a whole tree with some non edible parts, like of you were grafting from a redwood to pear and rasperries and grape, you would need to branch the genetic realtionship between the limbs someone made a 30 fruit stonefruit tree

[@Corinari]

I grow alot of plants and this sounds like it would be a fun experiment

[@WeirdExplorer]

Would you try Kola Nut?

[@yanjijay6752]

Definitely would knowing I'd never find one here.

[@kaiganardea9275]

I would if caffeine didn't make me feel awful in quantity

[@rollmeister]

no

[@lisatran7037]

Yes!

[@lisaheisey6168]

Yes 👍

[@JB-ox7ib]

I first heard of Cola nut when reading “ Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achabe. A brilliant book set in Nigeria. Cola nut are important in some African cultures and used in ceremonies.

[@WeirdExplorer]

That's where i heard it first too, Funny how different it is in reality than what i imagined

[@bmmacoh3387]

Exactly " Cola nut last long in the mouths of those who value it". The longer you have it in your mouth the sweeter it becomes!

[@kibu1233]

The ones my Nigerian mum eats are brown and she soaks them first. She loves them. Also the ones in the video have a different shape almost like a big clove of garlic. The differences are fun to see.

[@lawabidingcitizen5153]

Same, I read it in English class a year ago

[@YJ-7]

I read that book 2 it's amazing . "Yams are a man's fruit"

[@kaiganardea9275]

Wow I didn't know kola was in the mallow/hibiscus family. I only recently discovered that durian cacao and cotton were in that family, so interesting

[@beccareul]

YOGURT69XD I just found out the very same thing, pretty wild isn’t it?

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

Didnt know about the durian part.

[@GigsTaggart]

coke still uses decocanized coca leaf extract. Only one place licensed to produce it in the US.

[@HaydenX]

I tried coca liqueur...some of the best tasting stuff I've ever had. It's even more refreshing tasting than peppermint schnapps...yes that is saying something. Coca has a unique flavor...but if I were to compare it to anything, it'd be yerba mate with a hint of like...chrysanthemum maybe? It's hard to describe, but delicious.

[@BigBodyBiggolo]

I bet the by-product isnt hard to get rid of

[@mikey3816]

So we're does the pure cocaine go then

[@cmishoo]

So that would mean that the beverage would taste different in other countries.

[@peerfunk]

@@mikey3816 probably medical or research applications

[@jermynwilliams7084]

I drink this stuff all the time, it's normally sweetened with condensed milk, taste great that way.

[@WeirdExplorer]

i'll try that next time. condensed milk makes everything better

[@dellriat9026]

In Jamaica ,we grate it ,dry it then we make tea from it .Its good for any type of poison in your body , but you can’t drink it too often because they say that it will rotten your bones.

[@suicune690]

Right when you held up your cat, my cat walked in front of my laptop, immediately froze, then sat down and watched the rest of your video.

[@WeirdExplorer]

haha too cute. vostok is doing her job by appealing to the feline demographic

[@marcat3900]

@@WeirdExplorer awww

[@nickyblackford1462]

It’s good to keep in your house, it an antidote for a lot of poisons. We dry it here in Jamaica and have it on hand for such situations and it can be grated and used to make tea to with a lil nutmeg for flavor

[@cadishawallace3154]

Lol the is different too here in jamaica

[@salute1592]

What poisons?

[@Peter-gf8fl]

@@salute1592 a lot food poisoning herbicides etc I say herbicides because sometimes they poison dogs with a herbicide they would go blind and would be weak and sick give them the tea and they’ll be fine in a few days saved a neighbors dog that way

[@palarious]

Had it back when I was a kid in West Africa. GREAT for working in the fields. You could control the delivery by putting it in your mouth and shaving slivers off with the side of your teeth.

[@2degucitas]

Are you an M.K.?

[@GotEmAll1337]

THANK YOU. This is like literally the only fucking video that even MENTIONS the kola nut. You are the only video about original coca cola that covers this essential, original ingredient, and thus the only one who gets a thumbs up from me.

[@WeirdExplorer]

Thanks Austin!

[@tashmarie20]

I was told the fruit/pulp is poisonous. It smells sweet and wouldn't mind trying it. I figure my grandma knows what she is talking about. We grate the nut and dry it. Then make it into a powder and use it for tea

[@jordanbridges]

My grandma told me to not cover cooked meat before serving because it'll make you sick. This has proven false. Even though she did it all her life. Sometimes the older ones pass on knowledge that isn't 100% correct.

[@KB-fk3jj]

Some people say coffee makes you short. My height and coffee drinking record proves otherwise. Also it's a decent source of nutrients, just mind the caffiene

[@ornokur6315]

When making the soda form fresh kola nuts, lime rind and caramel are very important components to the flavor.

[@samamar4597]

Been wanting to get kola nuts to make my own authentic cola, but they're hard to come by in this country

[@tylerwebb2495]

A little while ago they had old school Pepsi in black cans the size of a red bull. Those had cola nut in them, and honestly I really enjoyed the flavor it added. It was a little more nutty and herbal than a regular Pepsi, I thought it was good.

[@mettatonneoex]

They are currently available in Australia right now but I'm not sure what other regions have it available

[@tabernaclejones6115]

Yeah and ginger ale with real ginger.

[@Corinari]

Coke mKes kola nut drink as well its called coke black

[@kitdaberserker555]

I think you were the only one who liked it. I bought it to try only once and never again.

[@mat5473]

The kola nut was not responsible for the difference in flavour there. Probably other things in the recipe. Kola nut was only used in colas for the natural caffeine content, not flavouring.

[@nancydrew1882]

These are an integral part of Jamaican culture. It’s used as a medicinal tea. I used to hate drinking it as child but now I’ve grown to appreciate it.

[@josephrobinson9318]

5:11 notice how his energy picks right up

[@Leeqzombie]

About using it as medicine, a lot of cold medicines have added caffeine ("day" tablets vs "night" tablets). Caffeine is also helpful for headaches, some headache painkillers include it also. It's anecdotal so take with a grain of salt, but I suffer from chronic migraines, and taking caffeine alongside painkillers (usually an NSAID, sometimes if necessary I'll take paracetamol with the combo as well).

[@aisongpool]

It's also used to communicate to the gods..

[@olly_1558]

From my box of paracetamol it says that the caffeine helps in the absorption of the painkiller

[@univera1111]

@@aisongpool yes it's used to communicate with God. Nigeria.

[@dorothyjackson4380]

In jamaica we used cola nut to make tea very good for food poisening and other things tea taste great. We call it bissey a big tree

[@yahdahayasharahla4402]

really bissey is cola I had no idea well you learn something knew everyday.

[@richardorchard8554]

Very dainty glass holding at the end, I was very impressed. Excellent entertainment, far better than anything on tv. Thank you.

[@markiangooley]

I used to chew yaupon leaves for caffeine: Ilex vomitoria. Little leaves on what’s used as an ornamental shrub from Texas to Florida. Used to make a ritual drink by the Seminole.

[@MushVPeets]

Not the most appetizing scientific name... "vomitory ilex"... 'Exit holly'? :P

[@noellem9319]

I watch it for the great reviews on fruit I probably won't ever get to eat but your cat is a bonus. She is beautiful and I love her eyes and fox-like face shape.

[@WeirdExplorer]

she is the star of the show

[@kitdaberserker555]

Your bugging out eyes and mile a minute speech is telling another story. Lol

[@afroindip9306]

That's because it is very bitter, they're just being nice I guess....I have eaten it many times and still cannot get over how bitter it is...

[@preciousajaero8352]

In eastern nigeria kola nut, palm wine, a local peanut butter and eggplant are given to esteemed guests. Usually chiefs or distinguished men in the community like my father

[@eaminyashed7799]

Now you have to try coca leaves Edit: I should really watch the whole video before commenting.

[@Kikilang60]

There are people like you, but they travel the world, and hunt mushrooms. As is with most things in life, you make contact, and learn from people who know. The mushroom people are out there, you just have to find them. Thanks. Love your videos.

[@lisaheisey6168]

Vostok! ❤ I don't watch just for your cat, but it's always a bonus to see her.

[@k8eekatt]

After he bites the seed....louder Louder faster Faster! THIS THING IS AWESOME!

[@SuperBlondecat]

wow, I had heard of these about 2 decades ago. Never thought I would see them. Thank You ((hug)) from Australia🐨💞🤗🌻😻

[@WeirdExplorer]

Thanks! They're an interesting one for sure

[@kateshungi8945]

Wait Australia is real?

[@oluwaniishola6275]

Kolanut is a good stimulant, it induces such a hunger if you have too much of it and can make you feel dizzy, some have sweet peels others are just bland like the one you tasted. Kola comes in different colors namely; white, red, brown, and purple. The taste depends on the type, maturity (premature fruits taste better), storage, and how long they've been in storage. Side effects of consuming kola range from temporary to permanent teeth discoloration, fingernail discoloration, it is generally believed to also cause blood shortages in humans, (I'm yet to see any scientific proof for this though).

[@thexbigxgreen]

4:30 omg I never noticed what a great laugh Steven has!

[@DarkMoonDroid]

Bless them for retaining their plant lore! Deep respect! 👏👏👏👏👏😌

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

Interesting channel… the cat got me to subscribe…🐈‍⬛🐾🐾

[@nareegreel]

I grew up drinking bissy tea in Jamaica, very delicious. We are told not to drink too much of it because its a stimulant

[@ardi08]

How to make that tea?

[@nareegreel]

@@ardi08 1st I want to state that kola nut should not be taken with certain medications. So always consult your Dr and do your research before consuming any herbal teas/etc. split the nut in 2 - there is a natural line on the nut that you can follow. Then grate your desired amount. the grated powder will change color from white to cinnamon brown as it reacts with the air. Add it to boiling water and flavor as desired. My family always adds cinnamon leaves, a bit of salt, fresh nutmeg, the "lace" from the nutmeg, vanilla for flavoring, and also coconut milk. But those are all cultural preferences, I've seen people drink it without all the frills

[@AlbinoAxolotl]

Super informative and interesting video! Good episode this week!

[@WeirdExplorer]

thanks jen!

[@triciagee6891]

Yay for the cat!

[@stuckpig]

Have you had a Joshua tree fruit? I hear they're rare and they are abundant apparently at the moment.

[@jonnda]

Try coca leaf tea, and you will understand what part of the flavor profile of coca-cola comes from that. I’ll never forget it, after my trip to Bolivia. Also, that was the best energy drink I have ever had.

[@mtgAzim]

I'm sure you already know this, but for the sake of the other viewers, and since theobromine and cats came up, Theobromine is deadly to cats and dogs. Their systems can't handle stimulants like that, so always be extra careful when using things that contain a lot of it. ^_^

[@WeirdExplorer]

Yep Vostok isn't allowed to have kola or chocolate

[@tabernaclejones6115]

Grapes and raisins are also very dangerous to dogs. Deadly.

[@Loserfr]

Awesome! This is good work, please keep it up.

[@WeirdExplorer]

Thanks! This was a big one to tackle.

[@nurturenature9093]

We called the kola nut 'bizzy' in Jamaica We allow it to open on the tree then harvest it. We scrap off the outer skin grate it then but it in the sun to dry. We mainly used it for tea n some people add ot to their roots wine whenever they are fermenting it

[@TheUnone]

Learnt for sure, thank you for the work, looks like a great channel.

[@chefrandysauce]

Every time I’ve had bizzy tea it was mixed with other stuff, much thicker, and very flavorful. Very good stuff. The tea you made looked less than appetizing. If the locals told you to make it that way, you had a bad source

[@langustajableczna]

love the crunch

[@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork]

Thanks for the great experience! Love your kitty! cheers!

[@WeirdExplorer]

Thanks for watching!

[@lyssden]

Love this video. Thx! Was wondering if you had any still photos of the kola nut & pods? I really want to make a drawing of the pods & seeds. There seems to be a lack of photos online.

[@MsFishingdog]

Thanks for the info on this nut. great video.

[@WeirdExplorer]

thanks!

[@censusgary]

“If my heart explodes, I’ll make a video about that, too.” Actually, you probably won’t.

[@dominicsurette2890]

LMAO

[@PrestonBozeman]

I think it’s pretty funny how everybody is here because they’re reading Things Fall Apart. The peculiar thing is that I’m here because I’ve been subscribed for years, yet I also just so happen to be reading Things Fall Apart in my English class!

[@orangeblossom6650]

I would never try Kola nut and you ate it without hesitation Love your cat btw😍

[@Drhumbolt]

Mmm okra.. best vegetable ever

[@yanjijay6752]

Definitely try this knowing ill.never come across any of these yummy looking fruits but wow those coffee or coca cola that be super good drying & roasting them for coffee.

[@kiri101]

Your cat is adorable. Oh and your content is informative and well produced too! :p

[@yangtse55]

I'm not sure about Jamaican folk medicine. I hear they sometimes swallow castor oil seeds as a purgative (source of ricin) ! Elsewhere in the world they only use the oil.

[@giovaughnwilson5926]

Bissy pods have a really nice smell especially when they are fresh n the white stuff is still on the seed. Really big tree in my garden the pods fall every year n the seeds grow like crazy

[@catherinebalogun9067]

There are 2 species of cola nut in Nigeria. The traditional specy is popular in southeast and western regions of Nigeria. A colanut of this specy can have 3, 4 or 5 sections according to the formation in the pod. It has significant representstions in traditional events. This is more expensive and is the type described in Things Falls Apart. The one shown in this video is less expensive ones and mostly favoured by people from northern parts of Nigeria. The one shown turns teeth to brown from regular consumption and have strong flavour while the other specy has mild taste and does not colour the teeth from regular consumption.

[@Ldonally84]

You were correct re Bissy. Bissy is actually a name for kola nut. Dried and grated it is used in tea for food poisoning

[@mandyleigh1392]

Artichokes also impart a sweet aftertaste chiefly due to the chemical cynarin, which coats the tongue after eating and tricks the taste receptors. Could it be that kola nuts contain cynarin, or a similar chemical?

[@TheWeirdestOfBugs]

Kola nut-flavored things are fairly popular in Colombia. Although artificial flavors are favored. There's a kola-flavored syrup that's fairly popular with shaved ice or even milk.

[@AlbinoAxolotl]

Interesting! What would something kola nut flavored taste like? Is Jared’s description of it being slightly herbal what you would taste in a kola nut flavored item?

[@TheWeirdestOfBugs]

@@AlbinoAxolotl It wasn't quite herbal. It was sweet, kinda fruity and with a particular, unique flavor that is unlike anything else. I like to mix kola-flavored soda with Coca-Cola. It mellows it out and makes it taste a bit like Cherry Coca-Cola

[@brendalynirving1566]

Bizzy is good for poisoning , you can sweeten with sugar or milk which ever way you like. It's really really good if you eat like sardine and you are itching and you have whale on your skin, you just boil and drink it you get better in no time .

[@Cadwaladr]

The colour of the kola tea reminds me of a golden Yunnan tea I've had before, so it looked really good to me. Too bad it didn't have a better flavour.

[@luckdemon3415]

“She wants to be put down” I ALMOST HAD A HEART ATTACK WHEN HE SAID THAT LMAO

[@brooks274]

I had some redbull organic cola, which has real kola nut in it, along with nutmeg, cardamom, orange, lemon, and some other stuff, tasted pretty good. Many smaller company colas have it.

[@TheNails3]

Very interesting video! Lol I loved your description of the Bissy tea- "if you were to go into the woods, take a bunch of sticks, some soil, brew that..." Haha

[@zenlife4736]

West indian in d building

[@sazji]

Betel...I tried it from a little hole-in-the-wall shop in Jackson Heights. We chewed on it for an hour or so, it tasted good because we got the whole treatment. But it was a really harsh jittery feeling afterwards.

[@WeirdExplorer]

I got it from one of those places once. It was so much stuff though. had a big mouth full of coconut and spices. It tastes nicer but so much harder to eat... unless i was doing it wrong, which is very possible

[@sazji]

Weird Explorer We were supervised. I think you did it right. It’s just awkward. But tasty. But jittery.

[@coasterairtime]

You always get me hungry and excited for food that I can not try :/

[@censusgary]

About kola vs. betel: I have heard that betel nuts contain nicotine, while Kola nuts, as you say, contain caffeine and some theobromine. Nicotine is also a stimulant, but its chemical action is rather different from that of caffeine and theobromine.

[@commenter7893]

Could it be treatment against tobacco addiction?

[@hatakah]

Betel nuts do NOT contain nicotine. They contain arecoline. Even though it is a stimulant, it does not affect the nervous system in the same ways as caffeine, theobromine, or nicotine. In fact, it is quite unique.

[@Luckingsworth]

Betel is consumed with tobacco. Doesnt contain nicotine itself.

[@farcenter]

@@hatakah areconline and nicotine are simmilar in that they both bind to acetylcholine receptors, however areconline acts mostly on muscarinic acetylcholine and nicotine on nicotinic acetylcholine.

[@michaelrose93]

Interesting, sounds like evidence that nicotine itself may be one of the primary carcinogens, as betel nut chewing is known to be carcinogenic.

[@karlfischer6250]

Have you ever eaten Mayom fruit, in Thailand? I love your videos, and often have done the same as you on my travels, I love to try any new fruit I can get my hands on. Fantastic set of videos!

[@WeirdExplorer]

Yes! A long while ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ-ql3iNdpKrg80

[@punkyroo]

*HEY JARED* I have an ever growing collection of fruiting plants that I am growing, but I'm into the stage of collection where I'm looking for harder to get plants. I was wondering if in your "fruit exploring" you've connected with fruiting plant collectors who might have harder to get plants. Is there a forum or online group to join? Any specific person to contact. Right now I am specifically looking for crowberry, salmonberry, cloudberry, and buffaloberry plants. I can find seeds, but in my experience those seeds you buy on eBay rarely geminate.

[@WeirdExplorer]

Sure! try the rare fruit forum. they have a section for seed sales and trade. the fb group "grow all the fruits" and "rare fruit- rare edible plants" are also helpful

[@punkyroo]

@@WeirdExplorer Thank you. :)

[@TheFuture645]

Every body check out the new beverage made out of cacao and cola nut called mocola... i just discovered it, it's amazing

[@TemenCMoth]

just wanted to pop in here and say i did the captions for this video. i honestly took longer than i maybe should have, but i wanted to make them as good as possible because i liked the video so much :^) hope they work well, and i hope to get another one of your vids soon!

[@camgood3097]

About what U said at 4:15.. they actually do use real coca in Coca Cola, as far as what I learned a year or 2 ago.. They apparently have a special license from the government allowing them to have a factory where they process coca leaves (the only one in the country that's allowed to do so). So apparently it is real coca flavor, but U R half right in the sense that they obviously strip all of the chemicals that make u high out of it (I think they actually use what they extract to sell as a sedative for eye surgery.. since dropping liquid cocaine directly into the eye is still the best method to ensure that no pain occurs).

[@Etubnuel]

Khat is more of a amphetamine like drug than caffeine. That's why it's so popular, because it's highly addictive just like other amphetamines.

[@JoshuaStarry]

I really like this stuff. The flesh is really tasty when it is ripe and fresh. The pod I had was tree dropped. The seed is super bitter and astringent but I enjoy the buzz. Cola nitida is basically the same thing in my experience.

[@frogjunk]

That’s cool! I didn’t know it looks like it does. But hey on a different note, have you considered wearing a kilt? They are amazing!! All guys should kilt.

[@commonsense8710]

I live in Jamaica and I have no idea what "fish poisoning" is. Also, I use it as an appetite suppressant if I'm dieting. Recently they started stocking the teabags in grocery stores. If you have it ground up and dried in a bag like that then that's how they sell it at the market.

[@DaniPooo]

"If my heart exploads I'll make a video about that too" - Now I imagine a ghost filming his body at the hospital...

[@MotherlandmomsCrafting]

The cream or white color layer of peel is tasty and smells really good when it’s ripe.

[@teresab2009]

Kola nut definitely helps your eyesight and makes you super focused. I would love to try it in its natural form alone, without anything else added. LOL at your eyes. that happens to me every time. I think that may be why I like it so much.

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

7:14 It's "Khat" like "cat" not "Chad" (at least in English) That drug is severely addictive and has seriously adverse effects on human health.

[@jorpjorp]

Every source I read said its a completely safe, yet addictive substance. I'd like to hear your source that says it's detrimental to your health

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

@@jorpjorp It doesn't take long to find out. World Health Organization has made several studies on it, linking it to medium risks of long term risk of psychosis, depression, oral cancer, risk of heart attacks, risk of suffering strokes as a result of clogging of arteries, and more. But I'll add a few academic journals along with it, crossing my fingers that my reply won't be hidden by KZbin's comment algorithm, flagging it as spam for posting links. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1474-8673.2004.00303.x www.questia.com/library/journal/1G1-188738635/khat-chewing-in-Yemen-turning-over-a-new-leaf-khat adf.org.au/drug-facts/khat/ web.archive.org/web/20100607133117/www.al-bab.com/bys/articles/hassan05.htm

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

​@@jorpjorp Just posting another "safety reply" to make sure if my first reply came through and wasn't blocked by KZbin. Did it show up?

[@Aodhan_Raith]

@@Thor.Jorgensen it did

[@tbabubba32682]

There is a soft drink called inca kola that is almost the exact same color as the tea you made. Maybe you should try it, but then again it is just cola.

[@mcgibs]

While it doesn't sound appetizing, the way the effects are described make it sound like a great alternative to coffee if there isn't any available.

[@Petrov3434]

I really appreciate your fruit taste research. A treasure

[@elvenkatana]

Your cat has Heterochromia! I hadn't noticed before you did a closeup. Beautiful animal. :)

[@WeirdExplorer]

I was told she has a siamese cat in her genealogy

[@Leeqzombie]

@@WeirdExplorer She definitely does have that oriental face shape you see in those breeds!

[@Samm876]

Another way you could drink the 'Bizzy' tea (Kola Nut tea) is bring some water, coconut milk, cinnamon stick (& or cinnamon leaf), and fresh grated nutmeg to a boil, then add the grated cola nut (bizzy) to it. Simmer for about 10 minutes then strain and enjoy! This is another way we drink it as a tea, here in Jamaica.

[@vsansanv29101_sd]

sir what is benefit of kola nut tea

[@mabeSc]

I wonder what would happen if you fermented it with some sugar and then roasted it and made it into a powder like coffee. Will try it myself, hopefully there are Kola nuts on sale online.

[@nytrodioxide]

What a good cat, I'd rate that cat 🐱/10 Kola doesn't sound appealling at all to me to be honest, was expecting coca cola 😞

[@terrondavis1673]

In my country Jamaica we use Bizzy for food poisoning or if you step on a nail you grate it and put it on the wound

[@cerberaodollam]

If this thing could grow here, I wouldn't need my morning Monster every damn day.

[@dg-hughes]

I like how cacao and kola nut plant fruit are so close in appearance. South America and Africa once together but now apart yet some plants are similar. I wonder what other plants are similar between the two regions?

[@howardjohnson2138]

Really interesting. Thank you

[@KGVB757]

Bring back original coke

[@michaelrose93]

Coke and a smile!

[@016162877]

Every can of coke I see saids "original" !! Now that is bullshit right. Yeah I want to buy the original, in that tiny little bottle... Have about 10 and see if I can write or describe a review 😎😎😎

[@lesstalk9287]

We have that in Jamaica. We roast the nut and grind it to make tea. People claim it flushes toxins from your body

[@Drhumbolt]

I had some tobacco nasal snuff that was mixed with garcinia Cambogia, stuff was like crack. Reminds me I need some more of that, been too long.

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

You should try yopo made in a very similar manner. Itll get you whack too. Edit, you want it with theobroma bicolor inner bark ash. The theobromine boosts the effects.

[@mattspeppers]

12:03 cat

[@TheNails3]

4:06 Omg thank you for enlightening me with regard to the name Coca-Cola (Kola)!

[@seonlawrence875]

The first one shown ....kola nut we call it in jamaica by the name ...bizzie. we create it.. dry it and brew it to make a very nice tea. We sweeten the tea with condensed milk..

[@vickielawson3114]

Your cat is cool, and has heterochromia. Looks like one eye is blue and the other green. I have concentric heterochromia; 2 rings of colors in each eye.

[@commenter7893]

Would you rather take black tea or cola infusion?

[@carollizc]

Does anyone remember the Geoffrey Holder doing the 7Up "Uncola" commercials? "This is a cola nut. This" holding up a lemon "is an Uncola nut".

[@raymondmordi7937]

Thanks for another informative video. Bitter Cola is the seed of Garcinia Kola. The fruit is edible while the seed is the "Bitter Cola" which has a lot of use in African herbal medicine. It is particularly good for coughs (this I know because I use it). I typically roast it, ground it into powder and add honey to it.

[@WeirdExplorer]

I'd love to try the fruit and review the seed as well. such an interesting one

[@rafiulalam2390]

I read about this in "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe. This nut is a big deal among Igbo people in Niger.