Arabic Coffee (Qahwa)

🔥 Prep

• Measure out 4 cups of water.
• Measure 3 tablespoons of coffee powder.
• Measure 1 tablespoon of cardamom (if using whole pods, lightly crush them).
• Measure a pinch of saffron threads.

🔥 Cook

• 1. Place the measured 4 cups of water in a dallah (Arabic coffee pot) or small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• 2. Once boiling, add the 3 tablespoons of coffee powder and the 1 tablespoon of cardamom, stirring to combine.
• 3. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to extract the flavors.
• 4. Add the pinch of saffron threads and continue to simmer on low for an additional 2 minutes.
• 5. Remove the pot from heat and let the coffee rest for 1 minute to allow the grounds to settle.
• 6. Carefully pour the coffee into small serving cups (finjan), avoiding the sediment at the bottom.

🔥 Serve

• Serve the Arabic coffee hot in traditional small cups (finjan).
• Accompany with sweet dates or Arabic sweets such as baklava or ma'amoul.
• Optionally, garnish each cup with a single saffron thread for visual appeal.