Intermediate · Traditional

Gahwa · قهوة عربية

Arabic coffee, shared in small cups. Recipes vary by household and region.

What you need

Brewing pot, dallah, strainer, small cups and optional cardamom

Grind

Medium to medium-coarse

Water temperature

Gentle simmer

Step by step

1. 01

   Bring the measured water to a boil in a brewing pot.

2. 02

   Add the ground coffee, reduce the heat and simmer gently. Ten minutes is a starting point.

3. 03

   Add cardamom to taste if desired. Let the grounds settle before straining into a dallah.

4. 04

   Serve small pours. Adjust coffee strength, spices and simmer time on your next brew.

Method reference: Experience Abu Dhabi · Gahwa culture