Coffee Ceremony-Style Spiced Brew

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

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A fragrant, traditional Ethiopian coffee brewed with cardamom and cinnamon, capturing the essence of Ethiopia’s celebrated coffee culture. This Ethiopian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together water, green cardamom pods, crushed, cinnamon stick 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 2, 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Ethiopian cuisine

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons freshly roasted Ethiopian coffee beans, medium grind
2 cups water
3 green cardamom pods, crushed
1 cinnamon stick
to taste sugar (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Step 2: Add 3 crushed green cardamom pods and 1 cinnamon stick to the boiling water, letting them infuse for 3 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tablespoons freshly ground Ethiopian coffee beans, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes without stirring to allow grounds to settle and flavors to develop.
Step 4: Remove from heat and let the coffee grounds settle for 2 minutes more.
Step 5: Carefully pour the coffee through a fine mesh strainer into cups, leaving the grounds behind. Sweeten with sugar if desired and serve immediately.