A CAFFEINE ALTERNATIVE WITH A KICK Widely used in Africa, kola nut had a definite caffeine-like kick to it, which lasted some hours.
Its taste wasn't so bad, on a scale which has kratom, for example, as one of the most disgusting. However, the powdery constitution of my supply, which failed to dissolve properly, didn't make for a particularly pleasant beverage either.
Perhaps stating the obvious, it isn’t the best idea to consume it at night.
Ref: The Drug Users Bible















