We Went To Mama'esh!Jan.3.2020
Wake-up, shower, and make your morning coffee – the routine most of us follow in our day-to-day lives – that is, until Ramadan comes around! Post Iftar gatherings are the highlight of our Ramadan experiences. From the people to finding love and peace, and of course, the coffee- well, Arabic coffee that is.
Photo Credits // raynatours
Arabic coffee (Qahwah ‘Arabiyya, often pronounced ‘ahweh) is certainly different than coffee in most other parts of the world. And since coffee originated from the MENA region, it is widely spread and enjoyed in the culture. Beginning in Yemen and eventually drifting to Mecca, Egypt, the Levant, and then later to Turkey, Qahwah was one of the first types of, what we call ‘coffee’ introduced to the world.
There are several different styles to brewing the coffee depending on the preference of the drinker. Some methods keep the coffee light, which usually contains cardamom, 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.
Due to coffee’s rich heritage in the Middle East, Qahwah is drunk in many types of social gatherings in the Arab world, and funnily enough, at any time of the day! Qahwah is consumed in the mornings, afternoons, and at night especially during cultural and religious celebrations such as Ramadan after breaking your fast. It is most commonly served with, nuts, dates, and other dry fruit and placed in the center of the coffee table for the family to enjoy.
Qahwah is of great value to the Arab culture for the simple, yet moving motive that it brings people together.
