Traditional Arabic coffee brewed with light-roast coffee and cardamom for a fragrant, spiced flavor. This recipe uses a light roast and ground cardamom to capture the classic taste served hot.
Arabic Coffee
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Traditional Arabic coffee brewed with light-roast coffee and cardamom for a fragrant, spiced flavor. This recipe uses a light roast and ground cardamom to capture the classic taste served hot.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Servings
1
Diet
Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan
Ingredients
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servings
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- 12.0 fl oz (355.0 ml)water
- 18.0 g (18.0 g)light-roast Arabic coffee
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g)ground cardamom
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Instructions
- Bring the water and ground cardamom to a simmer in a pot over medium heat.
- Add the light-roast Arabic coffee to the simmering water and cardamom mixture.
- Simmer gently for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let the coffee grounds settle for 1 minute.
- Strain the coffee through a fine sieve or coffee filter into a cup.
- Serve hot without adding sweeteners or milk.
Tips
- Use freshly ground cardamom for the best aroma. Brewing gently at low heat prevents bitterness and preserves the coffee’s delicate flavors.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make arabic coffee?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make arabic coffee ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.
Is this drink vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as syrups, sauces and toppings are labeled vegan.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
2
Calories / serving
0.0g
Fat
0.4g
Carbs
0.1g
Protein
0.0g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~2 cal · 0g fat · 0g carbs · 0g protein · 0g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 2 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 1 min·0.1 mi·~100 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 1 min·0.1 mi·~100 steps
- Moderate cycling 1 min·0.2 mi
- Swimming laps 1 min
- Jogging 1 min·0.1 mi·~150 steps
- Stair climbing 1 min·~100 steps
- Dancing 1 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 1 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 1 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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