Coffee with Cardamom

Coffee with cardamom is coffee mixed with cardamom, the aromatic spice that gives Lebanese and Arabic-style coffee its familiar scent and flavour. It is commonly brewed in a rakweh, a small long-handled pot. The coffee is stirred into water, brought to a gentle boil, and served in small cups, often with sugar to taste. In many homes it is part of the daily routine and is offered to guests as a sign of hospitality. You can find coffee with cardamom, sold by the kilo, at Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf. Dekenet Al Nes is a package-free grocery store and a solidarity initiative that aims to keep basic goods affordable while reducing waste. Customers are encouraged to bring their own jars or containers to refill, which helps cut plastic and single-use packaging.