ARAR: In the Northern Borders region of Saudi Arabia, robust, dark coffee is a symbol of taste, community, and dialogue. Usually, a lot of cardamom, saffron, cloves, and occasionally ginger are used to make the brew. It has a distinct flavor associated with the Bedouin environment since it is boiled over a wood fire in a rakwa, or coffee kettle.
According to a recent report by the Saudi Press Agency, coffee is offered at “shabbat” get-togethers in desert camps and on the outskirts of cities, when friends and family congregate around a fire for conversation and warmth.
According to Arar elder Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Zammam, “Coffee transcends simple hospitality for us; it initiates dialogue and embodies welcome.” We commit to mastering its preparation because it shows respect for the tradition and reverence for the guests.
Coffee has become a daily ritual in community councils, according to Northern heritage advocate Fahd Al-Saqri, who emphasized that shabbat sessions cannot really begin without it. Families use different preparation techniques based on taste and custom, and residents are eager to choose the best varieties of coffee beans. Aroma, flavor, and color are indicators of quality in coffee that some families have passed down through the generations.
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