Arabic coffee with cardamom
2 servings
10 minutes
Arabic coffee with cardamom is an ancient drink embodying the traditions and culture of the Arab world. Its preparation becomes a whole ritual, and the delicate aroma of freshly ground coffee mixed with rich spicy cardamom creates an unmatched gastronomic pleasure. Cardamom adds spiciness and depth to the coffee, highlighting its natural bitterness with soft Eastern notes. This coffee is often served to guests as a sign of respect and hospitality. It pairs perfectly with Eastern sweets and helps unveil new dimensions of taste sensations. This drink warms the soul and fills moments of coziness with special charm. Brewing it slowly allows one to feel the magic of Arab tradition, where each sip carries the history of centuries-old culinary knowledge.
1
Crush the cardamom pods in a mortar or place them on a board and crush with the side of a knife, just to break them open.
- Green cardamom pods: 4 pieces
2
Add ground coffee of your favorite variety (the amount of coffee depends on how strong you like it. It can be more or less than indicated), sugar, and slightly crushed cardamom seeds to the cezve. Pour in clean cold water and place it over low heat.
- Ground coffee: 3 teaspoons
- Brown sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Green cardamom pods: 4 pieces
3
Boil until it starts to boil, then turn off the heat.
4
After that, cover the coffee with a lid to let it steep.
5
After a few minutes, filter the coffee to remove the cardamom pods, and you can start enjoying the aromatic coffee.
- Green cardamom pods: 4 pieces