FestivalWorld Cup 2022 Between November 20 and December 18 there are countriesQatar nation of oil millionaires host a contest It made history as the first World Cup to be held in the Arab world. And it’s the second time it’s been held in Asia. In this event, the host nation opens a cartoon symbol or mascot for this tournament called “La’eeb” (La’eeb) Considered quite nice, then youdonkeyThe one most shared on social media is the one displayed on Lusail Boulevard, Qatar’s modern business district.
ownerdonkeyStanding prominently in the heart of Lucelle Boulevard, it’s not a posing or football-playing mascot like any other. But it has been redesigned to contain the coffee service of the Arab world. It consists of traditional coffee pots and cups. As soon as I saw it, I immediately knew that this was a unique device for brewing.arabic coffee” or Arabic coffee It has a history of hundreds of years. This makes coffee consumption deeply rooted in the Arab way of life. become part of important cultures and traditions
Many people joke that Laeeb Quite similar to the club. The little ghost Casper or a cute little ghost From the movie Casper, but many people say they are very different, in fact Laebe has the character of a boy who seems bright, cute, funny and adventurous. Dressed in white cloth like the national costume of Qatar La’eeb’s name comes from Arabic and means “player with great skill”.
Huge mascot on display in modern business city of Qatar His left hand holds an Arabic-style curved mouth coffee pot called “dallah”, while his right hand holds a handleless cup called “fenjan”, reflecting the traditional way of drink coffee. It is a common coffee culture of the Arab world that uses coffee as a welcome drink to greet guests with friendship.
This is what the host nation wants to say to all who travel to watch the Arab World’s first World Cup.
Welcoming guests and visitors with delicious coffee It is especially important in the Arab society that settled in the desert lands. It represents goodwill and kindness between people and people together. As a result, Arabic coffee is listed as one of the “World Intangible Cultural Heritage” by UNESCO in 2015, an initiative of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman and Qatar.
Coffee in Arabic is qahwa (qahwa) Probably the world’s first word for coffee. Since wild coffee from Ethiopia spread to Yemen 500-600 years ago, before passing through Mecca, Medina, Cairo, Baghdad and Damascus, the word qahwa originally meant wine. It was later borrowed from Turkey as kahve, followed by koffie in Dutch and caffe in Italian. until finally it became English as coffee or coffee in Thai
The highlight of Arabic coffee is the addition of “spices” to add flavor, such as cardamom and saffron. Originally, very dark roasted coffee was used. Before starting the brewing process The coffee or green bean will be roasted in a pan until the intensity of the coffee beans is reached to the desired level. Then grind to a level close to espresso level. then bring to a boil in a pot. Wait for the water to boil and add the spices. After a moment, he poured it into Dallah’s raven. When finished, pour into a cup of fennel about 1/3 of the cup, this is a tradition. Presumably by preventing the drinker’s hand from touching the hot coffee
Arabic-style coffee If you use very dark roast coffee The taste will be extremely bitter. Coffee is often served with fruit or dessert. In particular, “dry dates” have become a side dish for Arabic coffee. The author wondered why this kind of fruit. In addition to being easy to find, it can generally be grown in desert lands. Is there anything special? Finally went to find information that to reduce the bitterness of coffee Let’s eat date palm first. It will be sweeter in the mouth. While sipping the coffee, it will balance the flavor of the coffee.… Does this make sense.
Because it’s a filterless coffee maker Sticking the ground coffee to the cup during pouring In the past, filters made from palm trees were added to the gadallah to filter the coffee grounds. Nowadays, coffee equipment stores also produce filters that can also be used with the Arabic-style coffee for sale.
In principle Coffee in the Arab world is divided into two geographical styles: Peninsular Arabic coffee and Levantine Arabic coffee.
- Peninsular Arabica coffee It is a lightly roasted coffee. It is drunk in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates. Spices such as cardamom, saffron (which gives coffee its golden color), cloves, and cinnamon are commonly added.
- Levantine Arabic coffee Commonly known in Arabic as Ashcham, this is a style of coffee drunk in Syria, Jordan, Palestine and Lebanon. Popular to put cardamom only. or don’t put anything on Let’s get something to drink. No added sugar. Intense black tones of coffee
Arabic coffee is said to be steeped in tradition. With the elaborate rituals of brewing, serving and drinking, then making coffee to welcome guests is a very serious business. Every family and every tribe would always build.secret recipe“Own, slightly different, but not much.
Traditionally the task of preparing and serving coffee will fall to the youngest child in the family. Then the service will start with the oldest person in the group of guests first. swiping from right to left In the left hand of the servant he holds a coffee pot. pour into cup with right hand and then give to visitors When serving to guests, it is common for hosts to first taste the coffee to test its taste. As for the visitors, they hold a cup of coffee in their right hand. Coffee will continue to be served until guests shake their cups to signal they are full.
As well as being used to welcome guests The cafe is also popular in ‘majlis’ where men use it as a meeting place and converse about almost anything. Also including the decision of various similar disputes to the coffee council of our country
This path is still handed down today in the countries of the Arab world. Through the form of opening a small local coffee shop. spread in almost every corner of the city. It serves as a socializing hub just like Majlis
As a result of the Ottoman Turks’ influence over parts of the Arabian Peninsula for approximately 300-400 years,Turkish coffee” widespread in the Arab world many countries in the region including Egypt So they also serve Turkish coffee.
However, although Arabic coffee and Turkish coffee use the same brewing method, there are some differences. Obviously, it’s the service equipment. Turkey is a small boiled meat with a long handle called “Cezve” (Cezve), it can be used both boiled and served alone. Arab part Bring the coffee to the boil in a pot before pouring it into the “Dallah” kettle to serve it again to the drinker. The cup of coffee is not the same.
Someone suggested that if you travel to Arab countries. Or go to watch football in Qatar And if you want a real traditional Arabic coffee, order “kahwa”, derived from the Arabic word qahwa.
Nowadays, coffee shops in Qatar are numerous and varied. Will he drink traditionally or in a new era that is “specialty coffees” (special coffee) It has full service. It doesn’t matter what menu you want to drink, there are all of them the coffee world should have. from milk to cortado Or like the new Arabic coffee that is served hot. Now there is also the “cold menu” and in Doha, the capital of Qatar in the Persian Gulf, there is the “big house” of the specialty coffee business. Just like any other major city in the world. Each offers unique coffee blends and blends. complete with appetizers and desserts, and an atmosphere that invites for good conversation
Coffee trade in Doha There was quite fierce competition. And it’s the best coffee shop decorated in a really luxurious style. In addition to the famous coffee brands that have set up shop in Qatar such as Starbucks and Lavaza, there are also very popular Qatari specialty coffee shops such as Flat White, Artist Café, Halo Café and Volume Café, especially flat shops. White is the first store in Qatar to receive certification from the US Specialty Coffee Association.
While the coffee shops that are often reviewed There are both local and international items such as Rusk Artisanal Bakery, Arabica (Arabica), The Ministry of Coffee (The Ministry of Coffee), Café 42, Kava Koffee, Leto Cafe (L’eto Cafe and Walter’s coffee roaster)
But if you want to taste arabic coffee served cold. Someone suggested going to the store. Exit Coffee (ExitCoffee) This shop is located near the University of Qatar. There are many of the shop’s signature iced coffee menus.
If someone travels to see the 2022 World Cup in Doha, it doesn’t matter what kind of coffee drinker. Granted there are many types of coffee to choose from. Because Qatar is another country that has a perfect “blend” of the intense local coffee culture. with an intense new world coffee
Maybe start by sipping the Arabic coffee first. It was a welcome celebration of the World Cup being held for the first time in the Arab world.
