Saudi ArabiaEasyMocktail

Arabic Coffee

Qahwa. Light, cardamom-scented coffee for guests.

LevelEasy
MethodHeat
GlassMug
Serves3

Ingredients

  • 300 mlWater
  • 2 tbspCoffee
  • 3Cardamom
  • 1 pinchSaffron

Plus ice.

Bar tools

  • Jigger
  • Saucepan

No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.

How to make an Arabic Coffee

  1. Boil the water, add the coffee and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the crushed cardamom and saffron and simmer for 2 more minutes.
  3. Let it settle, then pour into small cups.

Garnish: Serve with dates

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