Sweet Arabic

This Arabic-style ibrik preparation combines finely ground coffee with cardamom and sugar. Slow heating develops fragrant foam and an intense, sweet cup in which warm spice softens roast bitterness and complements the dense body.

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7g Coffee0.2 oz

70g Water2.5 oz · 1:10

70°C Temperature158 °F

3:15 Time

Extra fine Grind

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Before you start

You need

Ibrik / Cezve
Scale
Water at 70 °C (158 °F)

Prepare

Crush and add a small pinch of cardamom.
Add 2 teaspoons of sugar.

Notes from Gota Team

Crush cardamom just before brewing and mix a small pinch into the powder-fine coffee. Add 2 tsp sugar per cup before heating, keep the rise slow, and remove the ibrik as the foam lifts rather than allowing a rolling boil.

Steps · 3:15

7 steps · 1 pour

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Step 1 of 7, 0:00until 0:15 70 g

Add the coffee and 70g (2.5 oz) of cold water, then stir to combine.

70 °C
Step 2 of 7, 0:15until 0:25

Stir gently.
Step 3 of 7, 0:25until 0:35

Place on the heat.
Step 4 of 7, 0:35until 2:35

Let it steep.

2m
Step 5 of 7, 2:35rest until 3:05

Lift it off the moment the foam climbs to the rim. Let it settle.
Step 6 of 7, 3:05until 3:15

Pour slowly into the cup so the foam stays intact.
Step 7 of 7, 3:15

Ready to drink.

When it's done

If the cup doesn't convince you, change just one thing in the next one:

Bitter or dry? Coarser, or a shorter steep
Sour and thin? Finer, or a longer steep

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