Cardamom and Almond Pour Over Surprise
A cozy coffee treat with warm cardamom and toasted almonds for a delightful surprise
January 7, 2025
Looking for a coffee that'll transport you to a Middle Eastern café? This Cardamom and Almond Pour Over brings together rich coffee with aromatic cardamom and nutty almonds for a truly special cup that's both comforting and exciting.
This recipe is a breeze to make at home. Using a medium-dark roast coffee as your base, the freshly ground cardamom and toasted almonds create a perfect harmony of flavors. It's great for slow mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up when you want something special.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary cup of coffee! Here's why you'll fall in love with it:
- Perfect blend of aromatic cardamom and nutty almonds
- Super easy to make with simple ingredients
- Naturally sweet without added sugars
- Rich in antioxidants from both coffee and almonds
Cardamom and Almond Pour Over Surprise
A cozy coffee treat with warm cardamom and toasted almonds for a delightful surprise
Pour Over Coffee, Cardamom Coffee, Middle Eastern Coffee, Almond Coffee, Healthy Coffee, Hot Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Small pan for toasting
- Scale
Ingredients
- 22g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 2 green cardamom pods, freshly ground
- 10g sliced almonds, toasted
- 300ml filtered water
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Toast sliced almonds in a dry pan until golden and fragrant
- Grind coffee beans to medium-coarse consistency
- Crush cardamom pods and remove seeds, grind finely
- Mix ground cardamom with ground coffee
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add coffee-cardamom mixture to filter
- Pour hot water (200°F) in circular motion, starting from center
- Let brew for 3-4 minutes
- Top with toasted almonds and a tiny pinch of salt
- Serve immediately while hot
Pro Tips
- Freshly grind your cardamom pods for the best flavor
- Toast the almonds just before using to maximize their nutty taste
- Use filtered water heated to 200°F (93°C) for optimal extraction
- Let the coffee rest for 30 seconds after brewing to allow flavors to fully develop
Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 75mg, Potassium: 180mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 1mg