Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony-Style Spiced Coffee with Cardamom and Cloves

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

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A fragrant, deeply aromatic coffee infused with cardamom and cloves, inspired by the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony experience. This Ethiopian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together water, green cardamom pods, lightly crushed, whole cloves 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 lands at about 5 calories 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Ethiopian cuisine 5 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 tbsp freshly roasted Ethiopian coffee beans, coarsely ground
2 cups water
4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
3 whole cloves
to taste sugar (optional)
1 cup boiling water for rinsing

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 3 tbsp freshly roasted Ethiopian coffee beans with 1 cup boiling water to cleanse and awaken the beans; discard the rinse water.
Step 2: In a small pot, combine the rinsed coffee beans with 2 cups water, 4 lightly crushed green cardamom pods, and 3 whole cloves.
Step 3: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 5 minutes to extract the aromatic flavors.
Step 4: Remove from heat and let the coffee grounds settle for 2 minutes.
Step 5: Carefully pour the spiced coffee through a fine mesh strainer into cups.
Step 6: Add sugar to taste if desired, stirring well to dissolve.
Step 7: Serve immediately in small cups, savoring the rich and fragrant coffee reminiscent of the Ethiopian coffee ceremony.