How to Make Traditional Cardamom Coffee
This Easy Cardamom Coffee recipe blends rich, dark-roast coffee with the aromatic spice of cardamom for a truly unique and flavorful brew.
Equipment
- Coffee grinder
- Small saucepan or finjan
- Measuring Spoons
- Coffee cups or mugs
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cardamom seeds (not pods)
- 1 cup dark-roast whole coffee beans
- 2 cups water
- Sugar, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Start by gathering your ingredients. You will need:First, take the whole cardamom seeds and grind them along with the coffee beans. A coffee grinder works well for this, and grinding them together helps release the natural oils and flavors of the cardamom.Next, measure out the coffee beans. Grind both the coffee and cardamom to a fine consistency for a stronger, aromatic flavor.1 1/2 teaspoons whole cardamom seeds (not pods)1 cup (about 2 1/2 ounces) dark-roast whole coffee beans
- Now it's time to prepare the water. Measure out 2 cups of water. Pour it into a small pot and place it on the stove.Turn on the heat and bring the water to a boil. Boiling the water helps extract the full flavor from the coffee and cardamom.Once the water boils, remove the pot from the heat. Add the ground coffee and cardamom mixture to the boiling water. Stir well to combine.Let the mixture sit for a moment to allow the flavors to blend. You can cover the pot with a lid to trap the aroma.
- After mixing, return the pot to low heat. Let the coffee simmer gently. This step is key for enhancing the flavors.Simmer for about 5 minutes. Keep an eye on it to prevent boiling over. Stir occasionally to prevent the coffee from sticking to the bottom.Once the time is up, remove the pot from the heat. Let the coffee sit for an additional 5 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to deepen.During this time, the coffee grounds will settle at the bottom. This makes it easier to pour later.
- Your cardamom coffee is ready to pour. Take a cup or mug and prepare to serve. Use a fine mesh strainer or a coffee filter to strain the coffee.Carefully pour the coffee through the strainer into your cup. This will remove the coffee grounds and cardamom residue. Enjoy the beautiful aroma.
