Arabic coffee ratio calculator
Making a bigger or smaller dallah than usual? Enter the water to see the spoons of coffee and cardamom.
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How to use it
- Enter water, coffee tablespoons per litre and cardamom tablespoons per litre.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Coffee spoons = water in litres × coffee spoons per litre; cardamom spoons = water in litres × cardamom spoons per litre.
Example
Inputs: Water = 750 mL, Coffee tablespoons per litre = 4, Cardamom tablespoons per litre = 1. Result: Coffee tablespoons: 3; Cardamom tablespoons: 0.75; Water in litres: 0.75 L.
Limits and caveats
- 4 tablespoons of coffee and 1 of cardamom per litre is a common home ratio; recipes range from 3 to 5 by roast and taste.
- Spoons are by volume, and a spoon of coffee weighs more or less depending on the grind.
Questions about this tool
How many spoons of Arabic coffee per litre?
A common ratio is about 4 tablespoons of coffee; those who like it strong go up to 5.
When do I add the cardamom?
Most homes add it after the coffee has boiled and the heat is lowered, then let the dallah rest a minute or two.
Should I add saffron or cloves?
Optional by custom; a pinch of saffron or a couple of cloves per pot is usually enough.