Qahwa m’Attara

Qahwa m’Attara is a warming Moroccan-style spiced coffee with deep roasted notes layered with cardamom, cinnamon, and clove. It is lightly sweetened, intensely fragrant, and ideal for a quick, comforting cup served in small glasses or cups.

Nutrition · per serving

26kcal

0.6gProtein

6.1gCarbs

0.1gFat

0.1gFiber

2 servings

Ingredients

7 items

Spiced coffee brew

water500 ml

ground coffee18 g

green cardamom pods, lightly crushed4

cinnamon stick1 small (about 4 g)

whole cloves2

sugar12 g

To serve

extra sugar, optionalto taste

Tips

•For a fuller traditional aroma, use freshly ground coffee rather than pre-ground.
•If you prefer a stronger spice profile, add 1 more clove or 1 extra cardamom pod, but keep the clove restrained so it does not dominate.
•A fine-mesh strainer or coffee filter gives the cleanest cup.
•This coffee pairs especially well with dates, almond cookies, or simple semolina cakes.

Steps

1
Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan or coffee pot. While it heats, lightly crush the cardamom pods with the side of a knife to expose the seeds; this helps the spice infuse quickly without making the drink gritty.
500 ml water4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
2
As soon as the water boils, reduce to low heat and add the ground coffee, crushed cardamom, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and sugar. Stir once, then let the coffee simmer very gently for 3 minutes. Avoid a hard boil, which can make the coffee taste harsh.
18 g ground coffee4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed1 small (about 4 g) cinnamon stick2 whole cloves12 g sugar
3
Remove from the heat and let the coffee stand for 2 minutes so the grounds and spices settle slightly and the flavors round out.
4
Pour slowly through a fine strainer into 2 small cups. Taste and add extra sugar if you like. Serve immediately while hot and fragrant.
to taste extra sugar, optional

Origin & History

Spiced coffee is enjoyed across Morocco, where coffee and tea culture both play important social roles. Fragrant additions such as cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves reflect the country’s historic spice trade and the North African love of warmly aromatic beverages.

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Steps

Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan or coffee pot. While it heats, lightly crush the cardamom pods with the side of a knife to expose the seeds; this helps the spice infuse quickly without making the drink gritty.

500 ml water4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed

As soon as the water boils, reduce to low heat and add the ground coffee, crushed cardamom, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and sugar. Stir once, then let the coffee simmer very gently for 3 minutes. Avoid a hard boil, which can make the coffee taste harsh.

18 g ground coffee4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed1 small (about 4 g) cinnamon stick2 whole cloves12 g sugar

Remove from the heat and let the coffee stand for 2 minutes so the grounds and spices settle slightly and the flavors round out.

Pour slowly through a fine strainer into 2 small cups. Taste and add extra sugar if you like. Serve immediately while hot and fragrant.

to taste extra sugar, optional