3 Interesting Realities about Arabic Coffee

Arabic coffee refers to a luxuriously flavored form of coffee prepared from Arabica coffee beans that is one of the 2 prominent species of coffee beans, another being Robusta. Exactly refined at an altitude ranging from 1,200 meters to 1,500 meters, Arabica coffee accounts for about 80% of the world’s coffee bean production, and is considered exceptional for its superior taste and quality. In most Arab nations across the Middle East, serving coffee is a significant part of their sincere hospitality and tradition. In fact, they have advanced their own exceptional way of brewing and preparing the coffee. The way of choosing the beans and the process of roasting. They can range from lightly roasted to very dark heat with different degrees in between. Differently roasted beans are occasionally joint together and, in most cases, added with spices.

Preparation

Though unanimously referred to as Arabic coffee, it is categorized into two: Al-Qahwa (Saudi coffee) Turkish-style coffee. While Qahwa is prepared using deeply roasted beans, Turkish coffee is made with roasted and excellently grounded Arabica coffee beans. In UAE, it is mostly called Khaleeji. The coffee beans are readily accessible in Arabic supermarkets, bazaars and even in malls. Speaking of its preparation, it is mostly made in a traditional coffee pot, namely, Dalla. A variety of items such as cloves, cardamom, and saffron, in addition to coarsely grounded Arabic coffee beans, can be used for its making. Add ground coffee followed by cardamom and pieces to the boiling water. After 10 minutes, remove it from the heat and allow the grounded coffee beans to settle down. Then strain and transfer the steaming coffee into a Dallah.

Nutrition Facts

a small cup of made Arabic coffee is almost free of calories and fat. However, its protein content in very slight amount adds up to its calorie. Likewise, though Arabic coffee doesn’t have carbohydrates, the consumption of coffee with sugar or cream will certainly reflect its carbohydrate levels.

Health Benefits

Major studies disclose that the Arabic coffee’s consumption can minimize the onset of such devastating ailments as Type II diabetes, dementia, heart diseases, and even certain types of cancer. That said, make it a point to take coffee in moderate quantity due to the presence of caffeine, which in turn can be causative for the narrowing of blood vessels. Likewise, people with health disorders such as high blood pressure and insomnia should avoid or cut down the intake of coffee. "The world is becoming more of an international village, where people are gathering and enjoying the best bits from all cultures, and this especially includes the best bits from Arabic culture," she says. "And Arabic beliefs has wonderful gifts to offer the rest of world."

Coffee in the Middle East is virtually never drunk with milk Instead many of the mixtures are flavored with spices such as cardamom, cloves, ginger, and saffron, and when you drink it you should be able to differentiate the dissimilar flavors and aromas. Coffee in the Middle East is virtually never drunk with milk Instead many of the mixtures are flavored with spices such as cardamom, cloves, ginger, and saffron, and when you drink it you should be able to differentiate the dissimilar flavors and aromas.

Arab Dalla- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia