If you’ve ever been offered coffee by an Emirati, you might notice the manner and even the brew itself are miles away from what you are used to in a typical coffee house. The coffee served would be much smaller, as well as being served in a small cup, called ‘Finjaan’ in Arabic. The coffee, prepared by boiling beans, is rather bitter, and has a distinctive taste. Emiratis usually add cardamom and saffron to it for a distinctive flavour and colour. The tradition dates back to tribal origins in the desert, when coffee would be prepared slowly by boiling the brew in a golden flask over hot coals in the sand. If you are offered a cup, it is considered rude not to accept it, so even if you are not a coffee drinker, enjoy the experience.
Emirati coffee
Try UAE’s deliciously different take on beverage
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