The short answer
Great coffee and dessert pairings balance contrast and harmony. Honey cake loves the cardamom in Arabic coffee, baklava suits an intense Turkish coffee, and Dubai chocolate pairs with a creamy cardamom honey latte. Use the pairing picker above to match any treat to the right cup.
Interactive · Pairing picker
Start with a treat
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Arabic coffee (qahwa)
The cardamom in the qahwa lifts the honey and keeps each layer feeling light.
How pairing works
A good pairing does one of two things. It harmonises, echoing a shared flavour like cardamom in both the cup and the cake, or it contrasts, using a clean, bitter coffee to cut through something rich and sweet. The best pairings often do a little of both.
Pairings we love
- Honey cake with Arabic coffee: the qahwa's cardamom lifts the honey and keeps it light.
- Baklava with Turkish coffee: a small, intense cup cuts cleanly through the syrup and pistachio.
- Dubai chocolate with a cardamom honey latte: creamy spice meets crunchy kunafa and pistachio.
- Basbousa with Adeni tea: milky, spiced tea echoes the semolina's warmth.
Build your own pairing
Start with whatever treat you are craving and let the drink follow. The picker above suggests a cup for each of our favourites, and our baristas are always happy to recommend a match in the cafe.
Find your perfect pairing.