Mombasa Coffee

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 1

Classic Kenyan recipe for Mombasa Coffee

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

7 min

Ready In

12 min

Level

Very easy

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Mombasa Coffee is a classic Kenyan coffee recipe that is known for its unique blend of spices. This coffee is often enjoyed in East Africa as a morning or midday beverage and is usually shared among friends and family. The combination of spices and coffee gives this beverage a distinct and rich flavor that is not found in other types of coffee. One of the most popular spices used in this coffee is cardamom, which has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Instructions

1.	In a mortar and pestle, crush the cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
2.	In a pot, bring the water to a boil then add the ground coffee and the crushed spices.
3.	Reduce the heat and let the coffee simmer for 5-7 minutes.
4.	Strain the coffee into cups and serve hot.

PROS

Mombasa Coffee is a flavorful and aromatic coffee that is perfect for coffee connoisseurs.

The spices in the coffee help to balance the strong flavor of the coffee.

CONS

This coffee is not for everyone, as some people may not enjoy the combination of coffee and spices.

It is also not recommended to consume large amounts of coffee due to the caffeine content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Coffee has been linked to several health benefits, including improving mental alertness and decreasing the risk of certain diseases such as type 2 diabetes and liver disease.
The addition of spices like cardamom may also have some antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

	3 cardamom pods , unhusked
	2 cinnamon sticks
	4 whole cloves
	2 cups water
	5 teaspoons coffee , freshly ground