The sacred West African seed behind a global beverage empire
Discover the bitter history of the kola nut, a sacred ingredient from West African forests that became a fundamental component of the original Coca-Cola recipe.
Shantel George explores how the kola nut, the seed of a small evergreen tree native to West African forests, transitioned from a culturally integral element of many communities to a key ingredient in one of the world's most consumed drinks. The video traces the journey of this sacred botanical and its role in the development of the original Coca-Cola formula.
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