Cardamom Coffee recipes
This recipe crafts a delightful Nordic-inspired cardamom coffee by freshly grinding whole cardamom seeds with dark-roast coffee beans. The resulting blend is then brewed to produce a fragrant and invigorating beverage, customizable with sugar to personal preference, perfect for breakfast.
Equipment
- 1 Coffee Grinder For grinding both coffee beans and cardamom seeds
- 1 Coffee Maker A drip coffee maker or French press would work best for this recipe
- 1 Measuring Spoon
Ingredients
Main
- 1 1/2 teaspoon whole cardamom seeds not pods
- 1 cup about 2 1/2 ounces dark-roast whole coffee beans
- sugar
Instructions
- Measure 1 1/2 teaspoons of whole cardamom seeds.
- Combine the whole cardamom seeds with 1 cup of dark-roast whole coffee beans in a coffee grinder.
- Grind the cardamom seeds and coffee beans together until finely ground, or to your preferred consistency for your brewing method.
- Transfer the freshly ground cardamom coffee mixture to your chosen coffee maker (e.g., drip machine, French press).
- Prepare the coffee according to your coffee maker's instructions, using the appropriate amount of water for 12 servings.
- Once brewed, pour the cardamom coffee into serving cups.
- Offer sugar on the side for guests to add to their taste.
Notes
To achieve the most aromatic and potent cardamom flavor, ensure you use fresh, whole cardamom seeds, not pre-ground spice, as the volatile oils dissipate quickly. Grinding the cardamom seeds together with the dark-roast coffee beans creates a harmonious blend where the spice's warmth infuses perfectly with the coffee's robust notes. Adjust the grind size based on your chosen brewing method (coarse for French press, medium for drip). Always add sugar to taste, as the intensity of cardamom can vary. Consider a light roast for a more delicate flavor profile or a darker roast for a bolder, more traditional experience.