Why serving Arabic coffee is an important aspect of Arabian Culture

Coffee is one of the oldest drinks ever known in the Middle East and is particularly popular with the Bedouins. Coffee drinking is associated with socializing and conversation and forms an integral part of the culture and traditions of this region. Serving Arabic coffee is an important part of hospitality in Arab societies and is a tradition that dates back many centuries ago, and it’s considered to be a ceremonial act of generosity and hospitality. Preparing and drinking Arabic coffee is classified within social practices, rituals and festive events, it is also related to traditional crafts, as there is a set of tools for coffee that can be decorated such as the coffee pot, coffee cups, and the coffee preparation tools.

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كيفية إعداد القهوة العربية

القهوة العربية مصطلح عام يشير إلى طريقة إعداد القهوة في العديد من البلدان العربية في جميع أنحاء الشرق الأوسط. ومع ذلك، هناك قدر كبير من الاختلاف من بلد إلى آخر، بما في ذلك كيفية تحميص القهوة وما هي التوابل والنكهات المضافة. إلا أنه وفي الغالب يتم إعداد القهوة العربية على الموقد في وعاء خاص يدعى دله، يسكب في الترمس، ويقدم في كوب صغير الحجم يدعى “الفنجان”. يتناول المقال الحالي مكونات القهوة العربية فضلاً عن أكثر الطرق الشائعة لإعدادها.

مكونات القهوة العربية

· ماء.

· قهوة عربية خام.

· بهارات (زعفران أو هيل).

كيفية إعداد القهوة العربية

القهوة العربية التقليدية، مع جذورها في التقاليد البدوية، عادة ما تكون غير محلاة، ولكن يمكن أن يضاف إليها السكر حسب تفضيل الشارب. ومع ذلك، فإن هذه القهوة ليست شرابًا حلوًا أبدًا، ولكنها مشروب قوي ومر في الغالب. وللتعويض عن النكهة المرة، تجري العادات العربية بتقديم القهوة مع شيء حلو (مثل التمور) ويتم تقديم الحلويات الأخرى في كثير من الأحيان جنبا إلى جنب مع فنجان القهوة.

يتم غلي حبوب البن المحمصة المطحونة أو السليمة في درجة حرارة من (165 إلى 210) درجة مئوية، وقد طورت معظم الدول العربية في جميع أنحاء الشرق الأوسط أساليب فريدة لصنع القهوة وإعدادها. يعد الهيل “نوع من التوابل الهندية الأصل” أحد المكونات التي تستخدم بشكل شائع في إعداد القهوة العربية. وتوجد العديد من الأساليب المختلفة لتخمير القهوة العربية اعتمادا على تفضيل الشارب. بعض الطرق تحافظ على لون القهوة الفاتح، والذي يحتوي عادة على الهيل والقرنفل، في حين يفضل البعض القهوة الغامقة، فالقهوة العربية تميل في الغالب إلى مرارة الطعم، ولا يتم إضافة السكر لها. ويتم تقديم القهوة العربية التقليدية في أكواب صغيرة مزينة بنمط زخرفي، يعرف ثقافيًا باسم “الفنجان”، ويتم تقديمها خلال التجمعات العائلية أو عند استقبال الضيوف.

وبالتالي تتمثل خطوات إعداد القهوة العربية في الآتي:

1. غلي الماء في إناء مخصص للقهوة.

2. إضافة البن للماء المغلي “ثلاثة معالق بن لكل لتر مياه”.

3. تسوية البن في الماء المغلي لمدة تتراوح بين 10–15 دقيقة.

4. عدم تقليب القهوة بعد التسوية لكي يترسب البن في القاع.

5. صب القهوة في “الدلة” بعد تصفيتها.

6. إضافة الهيل للدلة “يفضل أن يضاف الهيل قبل تقديم القهوة بلحظات للحفاظ على النكهة”.

7. عدم الصب مباشرة ولكن يفضل الانتظار لمدة خمسة دقائق لكي يختمر الهيل بالبن.

8. صب القهوة المصفاة في فناجين باستخدام الدلة.

مراجع يمكن الرجوع إليها:

الربايعة، أحمد حمدان. (1982). القهوة العربية السادة في المجتمع الأردني ووظيفتها الاجتماعية. دراسات — العلوم الإنسانية، 9(1)، 45–70

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VARIOUS ARABIC COFFEE PRODUCTION STAGES

The coffee you consume takes a long journey to reach your cup, between the time it is grown, picked, and bought. Coffee beans go through a series of typical stages to reach the consumer. This article deals with the steps and stages of production of Arabic coffee from agriculture to consumption.

ARABIC COFFEE PRODUCTION STAGES

• Phase I: Grain cultivation: The coffee bean is actually a seed that is grown and once matured, the coffee beans are harvested, processed, and then dried to use it for making coffee. Coffee seeds are sown in large groups in saplings, and coffee is often grown during the rainy season, so the soil remains wet while the roots become solid.

• Phase II: Grain Harvesting: Depending on the varieties, it takes approximately 3 to 4 years for newly grown coffee plants to bear fruit. In most countries, the harvesting method is manual, obviously a difficult process, although, in places like Brazil where agriculture is relatively intensive and coffee fields are enormous, the process is performed automatically.

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How to Make Saudi Arabian KARAK TEA

Karak Tea and Arabic Coffee have certainly taken its iconic prestige as the Middle East’s most preferable beverage, be it day or night. Karak tea is something much more than ordinary black tea.

There's a reason behind coffee houses have started serving or even concentrating on serving karak about the area. Gone are the days when you needed to drive to the nearby market area or to a shop, the interest for this sweet hot beverage is quickly increasing...

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History of Coffee | Health Benefits of arabic coffee | Emerging of the New Coffee Maker in Arab

History of Coffee

The coffee has a long socializing history from the 9th century. It has made its way to Middle Eastern and Northern African regions during the 15th century and then traveled to Italy and other European regions as well as to America. Today, coffee is widely consumed throughout the world and is especially talked about for its rich taste and addictive flavor. Though, very few of us knows that the best coffee beans still were known are, “Arabica” ones.

Same Word but Taste Different

Arabian Coffee is quite different from the Western coffee in its ingredients and preparing technique traditionally, the Arabian coffee beans are roasted on the premises for special occasions, brewed and served in front of guests. It is served with dates, dried fruit, candied fruit or nuts. Generally, served from a special coffee pot called dallah and the coffee cups are small with no handle called fenjan. Usually, the amount of Arabian coffee is served in very little quantity. It is served in homes and in restaurants by special waiters called gahwaji. It is always offered with the compliments of the house. It is also generally offered at social events like weddings, get-togethers, and funerals etc.

Health Benefits

Let’s have a look at its health benefits, unlike western coffee, a small cup of Arabic coffee is almost free of calories or fat. While, its protein content in very nominal amount adds up to its calorie. Likewise, though Arabic coffee does not contain carbohydrates, the consumption of coffee with cream or sugar will certainly reflect its sugar levels. Studies have shown that the Arabic coffee’s intake can minimize the chances of shattering ailments such as Type II diabetes, heart diseases, dementia, and even some specific types of cancer. But it depends on to take coffee in moderate quantity due to the presence of caffeine.  For this, people with insomnia and high blood pressure should avoid or cut down the intake of coffee.

Emerging of the New Coffee Maker in Arab

Keeping in mind the aforesaid benefits of Arabian coffee, it is a must have a drink. However, many of us are unable to prepare the coffee in its true sense. For this, many local and international brands have rolled out their coffee makers. While the Arabian coffee making technique still needs to be answered. For this, a well-known company from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has designed an automatic Arabic Coffee Maker. Which is receiving a good reception in Arabian as well as in the western market. The product named, “Arab Dalla” was welcomed by masses throughout the world and now the company has come up with some more variety like traveler dalla for travelers and office dalla for professionals. The state of the art design and various certificates of Saudi standards make it a trustworthy appliance for your home, office and an easy to handle travel companion.

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Arabic Coffee History & Health

History of Coffee

The coffee has a long socializing history from the 9th century. It has made its way to Middle Eastern and Northern African regions during the 15th century and then traveled to Italy and other European regions as well as to America. Today, coffee is widely consumed throughout the world and is especially talked about for its rich taste and addictive flavor. Though, very few of us knows that the best coffee beans still were known are, “Arabica” ones.

Same Word but Taste Different

Arabian Coffee is quite different from the Western coffee in its ingredients and preparing technique traditionally, the Arabian coffee beans are roasted on the premises for special occasions, brewed and served in front of guests. It is served with dates, dried fruit, candied fruit or nuts. Generally, served from a special coffee pot called dallah and the coffee cups are small with no handle called fenjan. Usually, the amount of Arabian coffee is served in very little quantity. It is served in homes and in restaurants by special waiters called gahwaji. It is always offered with the compliments of the house. It is also generally offered at social events like weddings, get-togethers, and funerals etc.

Health Benefits

Let’s have a look at its health benefits, unlike western coffee, a small cup of Arabic coffee is almost free of calories or fat. While, its protein content in very nominal amount adds up to its calorie. Likewise, though Arabic coffee does not contain carbohydrates, the consumption of coffee with cream or sugar will certainly reflect its sugar levels. Studies have shown that the Arabic coffee’s intake can minimize the chances of shattering ailments such as Type II diabetes, heart diseases, dementia, and even some specific types of cancer. But it depends on to take coffee in moderate quantity due to the presence of caffeine.  For this, people with insomnia and high blood pressure should avoid or cut down the intake of coffee.

Emerging of the New Coffee Maker in Arab

Keeping in mind the aforesaid benefits of Arabian coffee, it is a must have a drink. However, many of us are unable to prepare the coffee in its true sense. For this, many local and international brands have rolled out their coffee makers. While the Arabian coffee making technique still needs to be answered. For this, a well-known company from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has designed an automatic Arabic Coffee Maker. Which is receiving a good reception in Arabian as well as in the western market. The product named, “Arab Dalla” was welcomed by masses throughout the world and now the company has come up with some more variety like traveler dalla for travelers and office dalla for professionals. The state of the art design and various certificates of Saudi standards make it a trustworthy appliance for your home, office and an easy to handle travel companion.

Arab Dalla Karak Tea Maker Deem - بريق شاي الكرك الكهربائي ديم

When it comes to coffee, the first name that comes in our mind is something like an Italian espresso, an American double Grande latte with cinnamon or a French cafe au lait etc. However, very few of us know that the best coffee beans still known are, “Arabica” ones. The coffee was first cultivated in Yemen and Yemenis gave it the Arabic name gahwa, from which the words coffee and cafe both derive.

Alcohol and coffee both are the Arab’s discoveries. Since, alcohol was declared as haram; hence, Arabs continued with coffee. So we can say that Arabs are into the coffee thing from its discovery till yet. There is no doubt that Arabian Coffee still represents the nobility and generosity of the Arabs and also tastes distinctive. Arabian Coffee fans don’t like any other coffee taste that may not be prepared using the known methods and its ingredients.

Karak Tea Maker Deem:

The traditional Arabian technique of serving and making the coffee is the main reason which makes it world famous. In Arabian culture a term, “Dalla” means a special coffee pot and “Fenjan” the special mugs without handle to serve the coffee are very common. If we look over the ingredients, then we’ll find the roasted coffee beans and cardamoms there. However, some people used to add little amount of vaporized milk or some other spices like saffron, cloves and cinnamon etc. This traditional coffee is served with dates and some other dried nuts. All the aforesaid, practice takes too much time and is a hectic job to maintain the traditional taste.

Arab Dalla has come up with a unique and must have product to make your lives easier than ever before. Now you can enjoy the same great taste and aroma of traditional Arabic coffee anywhere, everywhere. With Arab Dalla, now you can make the Karak coffee quite simply with zero effort and spending lesser time. It is an electric Dalla (Karak Tea Maker Deem) with digital display for temperature and timer. Arab Dalla comes in different models so that you can select according to your lifestyle and needs. i.e. Arab Dalla is for home and office use while traveler Dalla will serve you as your waiter/host during your trip. It also has the dedicated measuring spoons and filter to maintain the taste every time you made the coffee. It also has 800 mm stainless steel jar to make 40 cups at a time to serve your parties and traditional events.

So it’s the time to relax and delight the revitalizing taste of Kara Tea in its traditional way with Karak Tea Maker Deema. The state of the art design and various certificates of Saudi standards make it a trustworthy appliance for your home, office and an easy to handle travel companion.