Coffee with cardamom: description, recipes, benefits and harm

If you drink a cup of invigorating drink in the morning, this will allow the body to wake up faster and start a new day with a great mood. You can quickly cheer up with the help of coffee with cardamom.

Cardamom pods have been used to make coffee for a long time. In Arab countries, this spice is valued not only because of its taste, but also because it has a positive effect on the work of the whole organism.

Many residents of eastern countries are so fond of such a type of coffee that in making even use unusual dishes. They pour freshly brewed coffee into a special Bedouin coffee pot, and insert a cardamom pod into its spout. This makes the flavor more saturated. When pouring coffee into a cup from such a coffee pot, it is additionally enriched with cardamom aroma, which gives the drink additional flavors.

Coffee with cardamom is quite popular in Israel. The inhabitants of this country possess the ancient secrets of the preparation of this useful drink. Israeli cardamom coffee has a unique taste and unique aroma. Tourists visiting Israel can buy ready-made coffee blends that contain both coffee beans and crushed cardamom pods.

The popularity of this coffee is growing every day. It is valued not only by residents of Eastern countries, but also by Europeans. In many coffee shops you can order such coffee and enjoy its unique taste.

Coffee beans contain caffeine. He is able to stimulate the heart. Under the influence of caffeine, heart cells function more intensively, which is manifested by an increase in heart rate.

Caffeine also affects the tone of the blood vessels, which is manifested by the fact that after taking caffeinated beverages, blood pressure indicators increase.

Metabolic processes in the body when drinking coffee increase. This biological effect of caffeine is often used by people who use coffee to lose weight. Adding additional additives to coffee, including cardamom, only enhances this effect.

The benefits of the drink is greatly enhanced by cardamom. Cardamom can have a positive effect on all cells of the human body. People who drink just one cup of coffee a day are less likely to develop depressive disorders. And also coffee with cardamom helps to improve performance and resistance to various stresses. A cup of delicious coffee with cardamom will be a great start to the day.

Cardamom pods also contain a number of ingredients that have antibacterial effects. This biological effect can be used in the treatment of various diseases involving inflammation. Eastern residents believe that coffee with cardamom helps to cope with cough, which is a frequent "companion" of bronchitis, laryngitis or other infectious diseases of the respiratory tract.

Coffee with cardamom can bring the body not only benefit but also harm. Typically, this situation occurs when people drink coffee, having a number of contraindications to health.

Caffeine-containing drinks should be very carefully drunk for people with tachycardia - rapid heartbeat. Caffeine leads to an increase in heart rate, which can trigger a new attack of tachycardia.

This type of coffee is also contraindicated in hypertensive disease. Caffeine also affects the tone of the arteries, which can trigger a “jump” in blood pressure. Particular caution when taking these drinks should be followed by people who are forced to take antihypertensive drugs, since caffeine can help reduce the effect of the therapy.

Pregnant women and nursing mothers also need to drink coffee carefully.Cardamom can cause exacerbation of a number of diseases, which can lead to a worsening of pregnancy. Before using these drinks should always consult a doctor.

Recipes for making delicious coffee with cardamom are plenty. But also different variants of cooking this tasty drink. So, it can be cooked in a Turk, a coffee machine or even brewed in a cup. It all depends on your own desire and imagination.

The classic recipe is quite simple. This will require:

• 12 g of ground coffee beans;
• 150-180 ml of water;
• 2 pinches of cardamom;
• sugar or honey (to taste).

Shredded coffee beans should be mixed with cardamom. The resulting mixture must be placed in the Turk and pour water. Next, the Turk is put on the stove, and the cheerfulness drink is prepared according to the usual recipe.

As soon as a characteristic coffee “hat” appears in the Turk, the coffee should be removed from the stove and cooled a little. Some connoisseurs of this drink repeat this procedure 2-3 times. They believe that in this case it acquires a richer taste and a bright cardamom aroma. Boil coffee drink is not necessary.

Ready to drink cheerfulness must be poured into a cup and can be served at the table. The amount of cardamom, exactly like the ground coffee beans, can be changed. So, if you want a more saturated taste, you should put more coffee beans. People who like soft drinks can put it less. In the same way, you can change the amount of cardamom.

The taste of this aromatic coffee drink can be slightly changed. For this purpose, various aromatic additives and other spices are used in cooking. For example, cinnamon or lemon can be added to coffee. This drink acquires new flavors. The sweetness of the drink can also be controlled. Fans of sweeter drinks, as a rule, add some sugar or even honey to coffee. Some recipes include cane sugar or sugar syrup.

Easterners love to make coffee, adding not only cardamom, but other spices as well. To make such an aromatic drink you will need:

• ground coffee beans - 10 g;
• cardamom - 5-6 grains;
• Carnation - 1 pc .;
• cinnamon - on the tip of a knife;
• dry ginger - pinch;
• water - 160-170 ml.

Ground coffee beans must be mixed with other ingredients and shifted to Turku. Residents of eastern countries note that it is best to brew such a coffee drink “in the old way” - with the help of the Turks. This method of preparation is best for all spices to “maximize” their aromas.

Bring to a boil drink vivacity should be 2 times. In this case, the drink will have a richer taste. After the coffee is ready, you can put some sugar or honey in it. However, some people who prefer unsweetened drinks do not add any additional sweet ingredients. The coffee prepared according to this recipe has a rich taste and an amazing aroma that spreads throughout the house.

Fans of a “softer” taste can make coffee with milk. Make it easy. This will require:

• ground coffee - 10 g;
• crushed cardamom seeds - 1/5 tsp;
• water - 180 ml;
• milk - 1 tbsp. l .;
• sugar (to taste).

Chopped coffee beans should be mixed with cardamom and pour water. Coffee is brewed in the usual way. In the finished drink should add milk and sugar.Many people say that dark chocolate or oriental sweets are excellent for such coffee.

Coffee with cardamom is best consumed in the morning. Caffeine, which is contained in it, helps the body to "wake up" faster. If you drink such a drink in the evening, it may lead to the fact that it will be much more difficult to fall asleep.

When consuming the beverage of cheerfulness, it is necessary to remember the quantity. One small cup per day is enough to enjoy a drink. Drinking coffee in large quantities should not be, because you can harm your body. People with chronic illnesses should always discuss this with their doctor before use.

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