Coffee Ceremony-Inspired Spiced Coffee Blend

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

A fragrant coffee blend inspired by the Ethiopian coffee ceremony, enriched with warming spices like cardamom and cinnamon. This Ethiopian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together whole coffee beans, medium roast, green cardamom pods, crushed, cinnamon stick, broken into pieces for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving is portion-balanced and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup whole coffee beans, medium roast
• 4 green cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
• 3 whole cloves
• 4 cups water
• to taste sugar (optional)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, lightly crush 4 green cardamom pods, 1 cinnamon stick broken into pieces, and 3 whole cloves.
2. Step 2: Grind 1/2 cup medium-roast whole coffee beans coarsely in a coffee grinder.
3. Step 3: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil over medium heat. Add the crushed spices and reduce heat to low, simmering for 5 minutes to infuse the water.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in the ground coffee beans. Let steep for 4 minutes without boiling.
5. Step 5: Strain the coffee through a fine mesh sieve or coffee filter into cups.
6. Step 6: Sweeten with sugar to taste if desired. Serve immediately, savoring the warm, spiced aroma reminiscent of an Ethiopian coffee ceremony.