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    Home » Moroccan » Authentic Moroccan Coffee (10 Minutes)

    Authentic Moroccan Coffee (10 Minutes)

    Apr 18, 2022 / by Salima Benkhalti / Leave a comment

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    A cup of Moroccan coffee
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    Moroccan coffee in a bowl
    Moroccan coffee in a Moka pot
    A cup of Moroccan coffee
    A cup of Moroccan coffee
    A cup of Moroccan coffee

    Learn how to make this authentic Moroccan coffee that's infused with warm, sweet spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg in under 10 minutes.

    A cup of Moroccan coffee

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    Afternoon tea is a big part of Moroccan culture. In the late afternoon, Moroccan mint tea is served with a plethora of cookies made with ground nuts and honey. With that ritual also comes Moroccan coffee.

    It's a beautiful spin on your traditional cup of coffee, elevated with a blend of traditional aromatic spices ground together with the beans.

    Ingredients to make Moroccan coffee

    What You Need

    If you're an avid coffee drinker and cook, you likely already have what you need to make this Moroccan coffee in your pantry and/or fridge.

    Here's the ingredient run down:

    • dark roasted coffee, freshly ground or whole bean
    • cinnamon
    • ginger
    • nutmeg
    • cardamom
    • clove
    • black pepper
    • star anise

    See recipe card for exact measurements.

    How to Make Moroccan Coffee

    star anise in a coffee grinder

    Prepare the spiced coffee beans. If using whole beans, combine the beans and spices in your coffee grinder before blending.

    Moroccan coffee before being mixed

    If using pre-ground, simply mix the pre-ground spices and coffee together in a container.

    Moroccan coffee in a coffee maker

    Make the coffee. Brew the spiced beans however you like to make your coffee.  Serve with warm milk and sugar.

    Hint: pre-ground coffee beans and spices will work as will whole spices and coffee beans. Just make sure you have a good quality spice/coffee grinder before starting!

    Moroccan coffee in a bowl

    Adjusting the Coffee's Strength

    If there's one thing I know for sure when it comes to coffee? Everyone has their own way of doing it.

    If you're into super strong or very weak coffee, fear not. This recipe is super customizable.

    Simply adjust the amount of coffee in the ingredient list below to tweak the strength of your final cup.

    If you like things weak, add less coffee and more water. If you like it super strong, increase the coffee and decrease the amount of water.

    The same applies for the spices. Feel free to adjust the quantities as you like to make this your favorite cup of Moroccan coffee yet.

    A cup of Moroccan coffee

    Variations in Spice

    As mentioned above, there are lots of ways to customize this recipe. Feel free to play around with both quantities and other spices you might like to incorporate.

    Here are some ideas to get you started:

    • Spicy - amp up the black pepper, add a dash of cayenne or paprika to add a smokey/spicy element
    • Mild - skip the pepper altogether and keep things on the milder, sweet side
    • Sweetness - add a half teaspoon of turmeric for some more sweetness and a creamy element
    A cup of Moroccan coffee

    Coffee Preparation Methods

    Most avid coffee drinkers already have a favorite way to make coffee and I'm not here to tell you to change. As long as you aren't using pre-packaged K-cups, your method should work.

    Here are some of the tools I've used to make this recipe:

    • Pour over/drip
    • French press
    • Espresso machine
    • Percolate/Moka pot
    • Siphon

    Again, I encourage you to use what you have and not overcomplicate it! Have fun with this recipe.

    A cup of Moroccan coffee

    Storage

    Moroccan coffee mix can be made ahead of time and stored in your pantry/fridge (depending on where you like to store your coffee). It will keep until the spices and/or coffee are set to expire on their respective expiration dates.

    That said, most coffee drinkers will tell you that coffee is best when freshly ground. This means that the ideal way to enjoy Moroccan coffee is fresh, the same day it's blended.

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    Authentic Moroccan Coffee (10 Minutes)

    A cup of Moroccan coffee
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    Learn how to make this authentic Moroccan coffee that's infused with warm, sweet spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg in under 10 minutes.

    • Author: Salima Benkhalti
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minute
    • Yield: 1-2 servings 1x
    • Category: drinks, beverages
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Moroccan
    • Diet: Vegan

    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup dark roasted coffee, freshly ground or whole bean
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1 tsp ground ginger
    • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
    • ½ tsp ground cardamom
    • ½ tsp ground clove
    • ½ tsp ground black pepper
    • ½ tsp ground star anise

    Instructions

    1. Prepare the spiced coffee beans. If using whole beans and spices, combine the beans and spices in your coffee grinder before blending. If using pre-ground, simply mix the pre-ground spices and coffee together in a container.
    2. Make the coffee. Brew the spiced beans however you like to make your coffee.  Serve with warm milk and sugar.

    Keywords: Moroccan Coffee

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