Arabic coffee
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Arabic coffee is a version of the brewed coffee of Coffea arabica beans. Most Arab countries throughout the Middle East have developed distinct methods for brewing and preparing coffee. Cardamom[1] is an often-added spice,[2] but it can alternatively be served plain or with sugar.
Alternative names | Qahwah arabiyya |
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Type | Coffea arabica |
Course | Drink |
Place of origin | Mokha |
Region or state | Yemen |
Associated cuisine | Arab cuisine |
Invented | 15th century |
Serving temperature | Hot |
There are several different styles to brewing the coffee depending on the preference of the drinker. Some methods keep the coffee light whereas others can make it dark. Arabic coffee is bitter, and typically no sugar is added. It is usually served in a small cup that is adorned with a decorative pattern, known as a finjān. Culturally, Arabic coffee is served during family gatherings or when receiving guests.
Saudi coffee is ingrained within Saudi Arabia originated in the Middle East, beginning in Yemen[3] and eventually travelling to Mecca (Hejaz), Egypt, the Levant, and then, in the mid-16th century, to Turkey and from there to Europe[4] where coffee eventually became popular as well.[5] Arabic coffee is an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Arab states confirmed by UNESCO.[6]