Traditional drinks / RICETTI
Traditional Maltese coffee
Pot-brewed coffee with chicory and whole spices.
◷ 20 min / 4 servings
Method
- Heat water with cloves and aniseed for 5 minutes.
- Add coffee and chicory and stir once.
- Simmer gently for 2 minutes and remove from heat. Stand 4 minutes.
- Strain through a fine sieve or coffee filter and serve in small cups. Sweeten if desired.
✳ From the kitchen
Avoid a vigorous boil after adding coffee.
Tradition reference
Kafè Borg · Traditional Maltese coffee ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.