1 - Prepare a pot of coffee at a good European strength.

2 - In the ground coffee, add 2 or 3 freshly ground cardamom pods.

3 - Sweeten while hot, then cool quickly.

4 - Serve in highball glass over ice, with cream.

5 - To get the layered effect, place a spoon atop the coffee and pour the milk carefully into the spoon so that it floats on the top of the coffee.