Some products don't just nourish. They bring people together, heal, and tell stories. Habesha kitchen products are a perfect example. They don't just fulfill a culinary role. They convey a way of inhabiting the world. And those who adopt them in Switzerland extend the invisible thread that connects Eritrea, Ethiopia, and the diaspora.
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✨ Black cumin oil
Coming from the highlands, cold pressed from nigella sativa , this rare oil is used as much in cooking as in care.
Its deep taste appeals to lovers of fragrant dishes, while its natural properties – soothing, healing, purifying – make it a valuable treatment for the skin.
ብፍትሐ ነፍሲ እንታይ ኣብ ትምብለይ ይነብር።
Its scent even purifies the mood.
🧼 Black seed soap
Made from the same black seeds, it gently cleanses without synthetic fragrances or unnecessary additives.
Used for shaving or daily cleansing, it leaves skin supple and respected. Placed on the edge of the sink, it becomes a daily reminder: simplicity, effectiveness, truth.
🌶️ Berbere, king of spices
This iconic blend – chilies, fenugreek, dried garlic, ginger – varies by region and family.
At ZEKREKA, we have worked on a balanced Berber , intense without dominating, complex without getting lost.
Added to a shiro, a vegetable dish or grilled meat, it transforms the ordinary into a vibrant dish.
☕ Coffee, shared memory
The savage
Coffee is hope.
Slowly brewed in a black jebena and served in handleless cups, Ethiopian coffee is much more than a beverage.
It's a ritual. A scene. A moment suspended between floral aromas, smoke, and conversation.
Our beans come from Sidamo, Yirgacheffe , and other mountain terroirs. Some Swiss roasters are starting to offer them, but the best batches continue to circulate among the diaspora.
🍴 Utensils, objects, ceremonies: the extension of the gesture
At ZEKREKA, we don't just sell ingredients.
We also offer what gives them meaning: cast iron kitchen utensils, containers inspired by traditional models, handmade woven baskets.
The coffee ceremony , for example, is performed with a complete service: brass tray, jebena, cups, incense.
These objects are used at parties, Sunday meals, and community events. And sometimes repurposed by Swiss customers, proving that they speak well beyond a single culture .
🌱 The natural requirement
At ZEKREKA, quality is a given.
No artificial flavors. No hidden preservatives. No compromise.
Some products are certified organic . Others come from small family producers , without a label but with ancestral practices.
These are safe products – for the kitchen, for the body, for the environment.
But above all, these are products that have meaning.
Black cumin oil isn't a trend. It's an ancient treatment.
Black seed soap isn't a fashion cosmetic. It's a return to basics.
Coffee is not a product. It's a living connection.
FAQ
Can we buy these products in Europe?
Yes. ZEKREKA delivers throughout Switzerland and the European Union from www.zekreka.com
Is black cumin oil edible?
Yes. It can be consumed cold or used as a skin treatment.
What is special about Berber habesha?
It contains korarima (Ethiopian cardamom), fenugreek, and often a fermentation or roasting step that gives it a unique complexity.
Is it difficult to hold a coffee ceremony at home?
No. We offer complete sets. And with a little care, everyone can recreate this unique moment at home.
Are all products organic?
Some yes, others come from unlabeled artisanal practices, but are equivalent to natural organic.
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