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The seed that gave Coca-Cola its name

Shantel George · TED

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The kola nut is the seed of the kola tree, a small evergreen native to the forests of West Africa, where it’s long been integral to the cultural fabric of many communities. So, how did this sacred ingredient end up all around the world? And how did it make its way into the original recipe of a drink that billions of people consume every day? Shantel George explores the bitter history of kola nuts. [Directed by Nikhita Prabhudesai Jeena, Totem Creative, narrated by Alexandra Panzer, music by André Aires].

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Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
Shantel George
Year
2025
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Business and management, History, Teaching and learning
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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