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Word of the Day - Pombe

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pombe

/ˈpɒmbeɪ/
noun
(in Central and East Africa) a fermented drink made from various kinds of grain and fruit.

Origin
Kiswahili.

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Bob wondered if he should call his mix of Arabica and pombe as "East African coffee", thinking of the more well known "Irish coffee". He did, of course, add the sugar and a layer of cream.

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