Lightly roasted Omani coffee infused with cardamom, saffron, and rosewater. Served in tiny cups with dates, this pale, aromatic brew is central to Omani hospitality.
Ingredients
3 tbsp lightly roasted Omani coffee beans, ground
4 cups water
6 cardamom pods, crushed
Pinch of saffron threads
1 tbsp rosewater
Dates for serving
Instructions
1Bring water to a boil in a dallah or small pot.
2Add coarsely ground coffee and crushed cardamom. Simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.
3Add saffron threads and rosewater. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
4Strain into a clean dallah. Serve in small finjaan cups with fresh dates.
Did You Know?
In Omani culture, a guest should drink at least one cup of kahwa but never more than three. Shaking the cup signals you have had enough.