Cardamom is a spice East Indians have used to good effect, as they are the creators of the Kama Sutra. Called the “grains of paradise,” you can find it in any grocery store. Organic cardamom can be recognized by the green color of the pods. To get the highly desirable grains, crush the pods in your mortar and pestle and extract the seeds. You will need:
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Cardamom from 6 pods
- 1⁄2 cup ground coffee beans
- 6 cups water
- Cream or half & half
- 1 tablespoon honey or raw sugar
Break the cinnamon into pieces and grind together with the cardamom, then stir into the ground coffee. Make coffee as you usually do, whether with a French press or a coffee maker, for four cups brimming with bliss. The strong rich flavor does call for cream and sweetening, so you quite literally sweeten the pot, then serve it up for an amorous and energetic evening.