Qahwa

Ingredients

* 3 cups water
* 2 Tablespoons ground decaffeinated coffee
* 3 Tablespoons cardamom (coarsely ground)
* ¼ teaspoon saffron (optional)

Procedure

1. Boil the water in a pot. Add the coffeeto the water and bring to a boil over low heat. (In Saudi Arabia, the coffee would be strong and highly caffeinated.)
2. Remove from the heat and allow coffee grounds to settle.
3. Put the cardamom in another pot, strain the coffee (removing the grounds) into the second pot, and add the saffron.
4. Bring back to a boil and serve immediately.

Serves 8 to 10.