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The Most Famous Arabian Beverage – Qahwa Recipe

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The Most Famous Arabian Beverage: Qahwa The air in the majlis was thick with the scent of frankincense and dates. Sunlight streamed through the latticed windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. I remember the gentle clinking of the dallah, the traditional Arabian coffee pot, as our host poured Qahwa into small, delicate cups. … Read more

Sweet Coffee – or Saffron Infusion (Qahwat Al-Hilo) Recipe

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Sweet Coffee – or Saffron Infusion (Qahwat Al-Hilo) The first time I encountered this drink, it wasn’t in a bustling Middle Eastern market, but rather in the quiet kitchen of my friend Fatima. The air was thick with the scent of cardamom and something subtly floral, mysterious. She carefully poured the amber liquid into tiny, … Read more