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29 April 2026 Last updated: 09 September 2026

Qahwa sada is unsweetened Bedouin coffee with cardamom, central to Jordan’s tradition of hospitality. Frothing the coffee three times is key to achieving the right consistency.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Boil the Water with Cardamom

5 min

Bring the water and lightly crushed cardamom pods to a boil in a cezve (small coffee pot).

2

Add the Coffee and Froth

8 min

Add the coffee. When the foam rises, remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat this process 3 times.

3

Rest, Strain, and Serve

2 min

Let the coffee rest briefly so the grounds settle, then strain it into cups.

Reminder

Watch the coffee closely as it boils. Just before the foam spills over, remove it from the heat and return it; otherwise, the coffee may turn bitter.

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