{"id":31606,"date":"2026-05-12T09:32:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T07:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pontevecchiosrl.it\/?p=31606"},"modified":"2026-05-20T11:46:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:46:50","slug":"arabic-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pontevecchiosrl.it\/en\/arabic-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Arabic coffee: how to make it at home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever happened to taste a cup of exquisite <\/span>Arabic coffee<\/b>? This special blend, also called “<\/span>Qahwa<\/b>,” carries with it the scent and flavour of the desert: the homeland of the <\/span>Bedouin peoples<\/b>, who used to refresh themselves with this very delicious beverage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Its vaguely <\/span>exotic<\/b> aroma and <\/span>slow preparation<\/b> make Arabic coffee a true “nirvana” for the senses. We for one, who know about coffee, the first time we tasted it could not believe that there could be a <\/span>coffee with such an intriguing taste<\/b>!<\/span><\/p>\n

That’s why we decided to share this wonderful experience with you, revealing h<\/span>ow to prepare a great Arabic coffee<\/b> in the quiet privacy of your own home.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Arabic coffee<\/b><\/h2>\n

Try to imagine this scene for a moment: you are home alone, when suddenly a friend knocks on your door, surprising you. What is the first thing you say to him, after you make him sit down? Most likely <\/span>you ask him if he would like a coffee<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is because, in Italian culture, <\/span>coffee is the quintessential symbol of welcome<\/b>, to the point that offering it to our guests is a gesture we consider absolutely <\/span>normal and spontaneous<\/b>. This applies, all the more so, if you are particularly skilled at making coffee, perhaps because you possess the <\/span>best means to do so<\/b>. After all, if you want to drink good coffee, you should do it with the right machine, such as a <\/span>lever machine<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

We at Pontevecchio specialize precisely in this type of machine, the characteristic of which is <\/span>to keep all the aroma of the coffee unaltered<\/b>: if this is exactly your goal, therefore, all you have to do is consult our catalogue and <\/span>discover the right coffee machine for you<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, for the preparation of Arabic coffee the lever machine is <\/span>unfortunately not enough<\/b>. So, if from time to time you wish to surprise your guests with an unprecedented coffee that has become a <\/span>symbol of a real culture<\/b>, all you have to do is follow our instructions to the letter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arabic coffee tradition<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The real strength of <\/span>Qahwa<\/span><\/i> lies entirely in its ingredients, especially the <\/span>spices<\/span><\/i>. In fact, the traditional drink includes <\/span>cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and saffron<\/b>. The important thing, however, is how this exotic experience is experienced.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we have already mentioned to you, in fact, drinking Arabic coffee represents a real <\/span>ritual<\/b> that, as such, has very specific “rules”. Refusing a cup, for example, is considered an <\/span>unkind gesture<\/b> (so don’t do it!). In addition to this, when you drink it, always hold the cup (which in tradition is called “<\/span>finjaan<\/span><\/i>“) with your right hand and <\/span>avoid filling it to the brim<\/b> to avoid looking rude.<\/span><\/p>\n

The moment you finish drinking it, <\/span>shake the cup slightly and move it to the side<\/b>: this way you will make it clear that <\/span>you do not wish to refill it<\/b>, although tradition “dictates” that you drink <\/span>three cups<\/b>. Lastly, since it is a coffee with a <\/span>somewhat<\/b> bitter taste<\/b>, it would be ideal to <\/span>enjoy it together with something sweet<\/b>, such as a <\/span>tray of<\/b> dates<\/b>, so as to respect 100% the ancient Arab traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

It goes without saying, of course, that these traditions apply <\/span>mostly in the East<\/b>, and at home you are free to “adapt” them to your own culture and personal customs. What you should keep as faithful as possible, however, is the <\/span>way of preparing <\/b>Qahwa<\/i><\/b>, which we are about to explain in detail.<\/span><\/p>\n

The difference between Arabic coffee and Turkish coffee<\/span><\/h2>\n

Arabic coffee and Turkish coffee are often confused, but they differ significantly in both <\/span>taste <\/b>and <\/span>preparation<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arabic coffee<\/b>, also known as Qahwa, is a spiced drink with an <\/span>aromatic and delicate flavour<\/b>, traditionally prepared with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and saffron. It is generally served<\/span> without sugar<\/b> and accompanied by <\/span>dates or traditional sweets<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Turkish coffee<\/b>, on the other hand, has a <\/span>more intense and full-bodied flavour<\/b>. It is prepared using a <\/span>very fine coffee powder<\/b> boiled directly in water inside the traditional pot known as a cezve or ibrik. Unlike Arabic coffee, Turkish coffee <\/span>almost never contains spices<\/b> and is distinguished by the presence of <\/span>coffee grounds at the bottom of the cup<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both represent much more than just a drink: Arabic and Turkish coffee are, in fact, genuine <\/span>cultural rituals<\/b> that are still passed down from generation to generation today.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/b><\/td>\nArabic Coffee<\/b><\/td>\nTurkish Coffee<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Origin<\/span><\/td>\nArabian Peninsula<\/span><\/td>\nTurkey and the Balkans<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flavor<\/span><\/td>\nSpiced and aromatic<\/span><\/td>\nIntense and full-bodied<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spices<\/span><\/td>\nCardamom, cinnamon, saffron<\/span><\/td>\nGenerally absent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grind Size<\/span><\/td>\nVery fine<\/span><\/td>\nExtra fine<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preparation<\/span><\/td>\nDallah<\/span><\/td>\nCezve\/Ibrik<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sugar<\/span><\/td>\nOften absent<\/span><\/td>\nOptional<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Consistency<\/span><\/td>\nLight<\/span><\/td>\nDense<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sediment in the cup<\/span><\/td>\nNo<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0How to make Arabic coffee<\/b><\/h2>\n

To properly prepare Arabic coffee, you should first get the <\/span>dallah<\/i><\/b>, the <\/span>original coffee pot used for making this beverage.<\/b><\/p>\n

Basically, this is a <\/span>metal pitcher including a lid and spout<\/b>, which is traditionally used to boil coffee. Alternatively, you can replace it with a <\/span>high-sided pot<\/b> by getting the following ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  • 3 tablespoons coffee powder;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 6 cardamom berries;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • orange blossom water, or rose water;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00bd tablespoon cinnamon powder;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 6 cloves;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • a pinch of saffron;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • coffee powder of Arabica quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Place the spices inside a mortar and <\/span>pound them to a powder<\/b>. Having done this, place the saucepan (or dallah) on the stove, bringing <\/span>700 ml of water<\/b> to a boil. Just before it comes to a boil, remove the saucepan from the heat and <\/span>add the coffee<\/b>, waiting one minute before <\/span>putting it back on the heat again for another ten<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Remove the saucepan from the heat again and <\/span>add the previously pulverized spices<\/b>, after which <\/span>bring it to a boil for the third and final time<\/b>. At that point, your Arabic coffee will be almost ready: <\/span>let it rest for 5 minutes<\/b> and add a few drops of orange blossom (or rose) water along with saffron, which will enrich your drink with a unique taste!<\/span><\/p>\n

    Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n

    When your exquisite Arabic coffee is finally ready, you can <\/span>serve it to your guests<\/b>: to do so, you will simply <\/span>strain it and pour it into a thermos<\/b>, from which you will go to distribute it into individual cups and <\/span>without spoiling it by adding sugar<\/b>. In fact, remember that <\/span>Qahwa<\/span><\/i> is savoured <\/span>strictly bitter<\/b>, and if you wish to sweeten the flavour a bit, you can enrich it with sweet cookies, candied fruit or the traditional dates.<\/span><\/p>\n

    And, with this last tip, we have come to the end of our guide dedicated to the <\/span>preparation of Arabic coffee<\/b>. As you have seen for yourself, it is certainly not a drink you can prepare every day, but only from time to time, when you want to surprise your guests with a really special service. Otherwise, you can always treat yourself to a <\/span>great cup of our beloved espresso<\/b>, even better if prepared with the help of your own personal <\/span>lever machine<\/b>!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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