Dates and Cardamom Arabic Coffee

Ingredients

– 1/4 cup coarsely ground Arabic coffee beans
– 4 cups filtered cold water
– 6 plump Medjool dates, pitted
– 8 whole green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
– Optional: 1 cinnamon stick for extra warmth

Instructions

1. Place 4 cups of filtered cold water in a medium saucepan.
2. Add 6 pitted Medjool dates to the water.
3. Lightly crush 8 whole green cardamom pods with the flat side of a knife to release their oils.
4. Add the crushed cardamom pods to the saucepan.
5. Optional: Add 1 cinnamon stick for additional warmth if desired.
6. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
7. Once boiling, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
8. Add 1/4 cup of coarsely ground Arabic coffee beans to the simmering liquid.
9. Let the coffee foam rise to the top three times, removing from heat briefly each time it foams to prevent overflow.
10. After the third foam, remove the saucepan from heat completely.
11. Let the coffee settle for 2 minutes to allow grounds to sink to the bottom.
12. Carefully pour the coffee through a fine mesh strainer into serving cups, leaving the sediment behind.

Let the rich cardamom aroma fill your kitchen as you pour. The dates create a natural caramel-like sweetness that balances the bold coffee notes. Serve it traditional-style in small cups, or pour over ice for a refreshing chilled version.