Kahawa

Kahawa

J

Juma Mwangi

9 Feb 2026

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Cook

15 mins

Serves

2 People

Calories

175 calories

Indulge in the warm, aromatic embrace of Kahawa, a traditional East African coffee infused with cardamom and sweetened to perfection. Ideal for cozy mornings or afternoon gatherings with friends.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons ground coffee
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom pods

Method

  1. 1

    In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Once boiling, add the ground coffee and cardamom pods into the water.

  3. 3

    Stir well and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    After simmering, remove from heat and let it steep for another 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Strain the coffee into cups, discarding the grounds and cardamom pods.

  6. 6

    Add sugar and a pinch of salt to taste. Stir until dissolved.

  7. 7

    If desired, add milk for creaminess and stir well.

  8. 8

    Serve hot and enjoy your traditional Kahawa.

Nutrition per serving

175kcal
Calories

Fat

5g

Carbs

25g

Protein

8g

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Rate this recipe

4.7 · 27 ratings

Comments

D
Dmitry Ivanov16/02/2026

Sounds delicious and comforting!

A
Amina Toumi11/02/2026

Sounds cozy and delicious! Enjoy!

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