Arabic coffee is a symbol of hospitality and generosity in Arab culture. It is traditionally served to guests and visitors as a warm beverage flavored with cardamom and aromatic spices, often accompanied by dates or sweets.
⏱ Preparation Time
20 minutes
👥 Serves
6 people
🧾 Ingredients for Traditional Arabic Coffee
Water: 4 cups
Arabic coffee (medium ground): 4 tablespoons
Cardamom: 1 teaspoon (ground)
Saffron: ½ teaspoon (optional, for color and aroma)
Cloves: 3 pieces (optional)
Mastic: 3 grains
Ginger: a pinch (ground, optional)
👩🍳 Preparation Method
Bring the water to a boil in a traditional coffee pot (dallah) or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the ground Arabic coffee and let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring lightly.
Add cardamom, saffron, cloves, ginger, and mastic according to preference, and allow it to simmer for another minute so the flavors blend well.
Strain the coffee using a fine sieve into a traditional dallah.
Serve in small cups while hot.
☕ Serving Suggestion
Traditional Arabic coffee is best served hot alongside dates or sweets, reflecting the authentic spirit of Arab hospitality.
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