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Since 1965 · Koko's family starter

Ting Ya Koko — fermented sorghum mabele, est. 1965

Ting Ya Koko

KokoFermented sorghum mabele, rooted in Koko's 1965 family starter.

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A bowl of Ting Ya Koko mabele held in two hands, with a wooden spoon and enamel cups on a navy-grid cloth

Koko's hands, still in the pot

Koko fermented her mabele in the same clay-cool corner of the kitchen every week. The starter she began in 1965 was never thrown away — it was fed, carried between homes, and passed down like a name.

Ting Ya Koko is that same living culture, made in small batches. When you open a bag, you're bringing Koko's love into your home — and honouring your own grandmother too.


This very recipe is being passed down from her hands to ours and in turn yours.

A legacy you can taste, not just remember.

How families use it

Ting porridge

The sour, soulful staple — thick, warm, familiar.

Breakfast porridge

Softer and lighter, ready in minutes.

Traditional events

Lobola, memorials and family gatherings.

Umqombothi

A dependable base for home brewing.

Storage: Keep refrigerated. Seal tight and keep away from sunlight.