“Arabic Coffee or Gahwa” the traditional way to enjoy Arabic coffee
Arabic Coffee, or Gahwa as they are colloquially called,
is the favorite recreational drink of the Arabs. The
Gahwa has been popular in the Arabian peninsula for
hundreds of years. Arabic coffee highlights an
important aspect of generosity in Arab societies
and the associated traditions of hospitality.
How do you make Arabic coffee called “Gahweh”
The arabica beans’ quality and the ground’s fineness
are essential for a great cup of coffee.
Grind the beans and the spices to a fine powder.
Fill water in Dallah and boil it. When the water boils,
please remove it from the stove and let it cool
for about 30 seconds. Put the coffee powder
and the spices in the Dallah and heat it again
without stirring the contents. Once the
water starts boiling again, lower the flame
and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the pot from
the stove when the foam rises to the top.Let the
Coffee sit still to allow the foam to disappear and the
grounds to settle to the bottom of the pot.
Okay, you are ready to serve now.
The right way to serve Gahwa
Drinking Coffee in Khaleej is more of a social affair
than anything else. Gahwa is an inevitable part
of family gatherings, business meetings, and
Arabic Majlises. Preparing and serving it is an art.
The person serving Coffee to guests is called a
Muqahwi. A Muqahwi should be mature and at
least 15 years old. He has to hold the coffee pot
(Dallah) in his left hand and the Finjaans in his
right. Coffee is served first to the most important
person in a Majlis or gathering, or a Sheikh. When the
guest has had enough coffee, he gently shakes the
Finjaan to show the Muqhawi he is done.
Dates and sweets are often served along with Gahwa.
Arabic Majlis
We cannot miss out on Arabic Majlises when talking
about Arabic Coffee. Gahwa is ubiquitous in every
Majlis in the Arab world. Majlis means a council
or an assembly. They have been part of Arab customs
and a sign of their hospitality for thousands
of years. Majlises helped build social ties and were
the venues for finding resolutions to problems.
It is customary for those attending the Majlis to
wear traditional clothes.
Modern way to enjoy ARABIC coffee
Since there isn’t always time to prepare coffee using the original method, at Massimo Caffè,
after extensive research and refinement, we have managed to create a special blend “SABBIA”,
scrupulously following the original recipe using only highest quality ingredients such as 100%
Arabica coffee beans and top-quality spices.
Trying is believing!
Legends have it that the shepherds of Arabia first discovered Coffee. Their goats, which chewed certain berries, were more active. Later, the Arabs started using these to make energy drinks. According to UNESCO, Gahwa originated in the Arabian Peninsula. In 2015, UNESCO highlighted the importance of preserving these traditions by adding Arabic Coffee and Majlis to its list of intangible cultural heritages.
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