Comments on: A pot of Arabic coffee

By: John Danahy

John Danahy — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:09:06 +0000

In the 1980′s I visited with a Jordanian family well outside Amman for dinner.
Afterward they served what I was told was Arabian coffee. As I remember, it was poured from what looked like decorative thermos. It was clear and had the color of honey. It has been the most delicious I have ever had. They kept filling and refilling my small cup. It amused the family ane my host told me if I had sufficient coffee, to turn over my cup. I’ve never been able to find it here in the U.S. We were discussing coffee in our office today and I related this experience. I suddenly realized I could query ask.com. To my delight, I hope I’ve found some help. Is there a recipe for Arabian coffee such as I experienced, and how and where do I purchase the beans?

By: fswerk

fswerk — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:23:08 +0000

being arab myself, of course arabic coffee in the number one spot, usually very strong and sweet. but since it is hard to get, and rather expensive over here in germany, espresso comes in as runner up.

By: Faroo7a al sixyah

Faroo7a al sixyah — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 18:14:33 +0000

Honey, when you have to make it everyday at 5 am for an old man you call “baba”, the novelty (and your fervor for it) wears out.

Just ask me :-( Thank GOD we finally hired a housekeeper to take over that. I think it’s gonna take me two years to start enjoying gahwah again.

By: 3adi

3adi — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 13:49:56 +0000

I think it’s you in the reflection. But what are you wearing? Seems weird :s

By: Adnan

Adnan — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 20:39:52 +0000

Hello Roba
I like this yellow coffee but we don’t know how to do it here in Palestine, I used to drink it at my friends who used to live in the arab gulf. If you don’t mind blog about how is it made.

thanks a lot.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 20:02:15 +0000

Sorry Roba, that was supposed to be
“You’ve inspired my latest post.”
http://rebecca-jordan.livejournal.com/2006/10/03/

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 20:01:06 +0000

Roba,
You’ve inspired
Now you’ve got your very own recipe for Arabic coffee.
Happy Sohoor-ing!

By: Sari Al-Hiari

Sari Al-Hiari — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 08:31:19 +0000

Wow! Everything falls into place.

That explains a lot.

By: red_enclave

red_enclave — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 08:03:32 +0000

I’m a coffee addict. I drink coffee every single day. Mostly in the morning, cold or hot, can or freshly brewed. Doesn’t matter as long as it’s coffee. At home I’d drink nescafe, can if I drink it alone, I’ll brew a fresh pot if it’s for 4 @ 5 person. If I go out, it’s normally Strabucks or Coffee Bean & I’d go for cappucino @ mocca & sometimes caramel.

By: Lina

Lina — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 06:30:33 +0000

Of course you know how much I related to this post and how ticked I was to comment ;)

I ditched the nescafe completely months ago… I realized it’s an insult to good coffee and anyone who appreciates good coffee.

I love Arabic coffee black with cardamom… and I drink it in mugs too. I also really like certain filter blends that come strong and with rich aroma and flavor.. I love the Brazilian, the Columbian, and um… a bunch of others.

While black is my choice in the mornings… I’ve recently started enjoying the cafe Latte at Cups and Kilos, with Cinnamon or Amaretto. I have to be in a certain mood for Latte though… The Good Bookshop in Jabal Amman also has superb Latte, try the Naughty Caramel, or the Chocolate Mint… one of the best I’ve tasted.