Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony-Spiced Coffee Brew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

A richly aromatic coffee brewed with traditional Ethiopian spices, capturing the essence of the famous Ethiopian coffee ceremony. This Ethiopian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together freshly ground Ethiopian coffee beans, water, cardamom pods, crushed 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.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp freshly ground Ethiopian coffee beans
• 2 cups water
• 4 cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 small stick cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• to taste sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water with 4 crushed cardamom pods, 1 small cinnamon stick, and 3 whole cloves. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the spices.
2. Step 2: Add 3 tbsp freshly ground Ethiopian coffee beans to the spiced water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent grounds from settling.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and let the coffee grounds settle for 2 minutes. Carefully pour the brewed coffee through a fine mesh sieve into serving cups.
4. Step 4: Sweeten with sugar to taste and serve immediately, savoring the fragrant and bold flavors reminiscent of the Ethiopian coffee ceremony.