East Africa · Soup
Supu ya Muteta (Acacia and Herbal Medicinal Bone Broth)
A restorative, deeply savory Maasai and Kikuyu medicinal broth simmered with cracked beef marrow bones, muteta root, and bitter herbs.
The story
Brewed across the Great Rift Valley and the forested slopes of Mount Kenya, Supu ya Muteta is prized by Maasai morans (warriors) for stamina and prepared for women postpartum by Kikuyu elders. The broth is defined by the bark or root of Strychnos henningsii (muteta tree), known for its distinct bitter tonic qualities that stimulate appetite and digestion. Simmered over wood embers for hours with mineral-rich joints and roasted marrow bones, this broth draws out gelatinous richness balanced by pungent medicinal herbs.
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