Yemeni Qishr
Qishr is a traditional Yemeni beverage made from coffee husks (cascara), ginger, and sometimes other spices. It's a warm, aromatic, and slightly sweet drink, often served as an alternative to coffee or tea.
🧂 Ingredients
- 3 cups Water
- 4 tbsp Coffee husks (qishr or cascara)
- 1 tsp Ground ginger
- 1 small piece Cinnamon stick
- 2 Whole cloves (optional)
- 2 tsp Sugar(or to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan or traditional Yemeni coffee pot (ibrik), combine the water, coffee husks, ground ginger, cinnamon stick, and optional cloves.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse.
- 3
Stir in the sugar and continue to simmer for another minute until dissolved.
- 4
Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute to allow the flavors to fully develop.
- 5
Strain the Qishr into cups using a fine-mesh strainer to remove the solids.
- 6
Serve hot and enjoy the warming, aromatic flavors.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If coffee husks are unavailable, you can substitute with lightly roasted ground coffee, though the flavor will be different.
- ✓Adjust the amount of ginger and sugar to your personal preference.
- ✓For a richer flavor, let the mixture steep for a few extra minutes after removing from heat.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of cardamom for extra spice.
- Some recipes use caraway seeds for added complexity.