8 Of The Best Arabic Coffee Brands
Bazaar Arabia explores the charming cultural ritual of Arabic coffee and some of the best places to buy top-quality beans…
Best Arabic Coffee: 8 Brands That Need To Be On Your Radar…
Arabic coffee, or Gahwa, stands as a cornerstone of Arab culinary identity, symbolising generosity and hospitality, earning its place on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2015.
In alignment with various cultures, the essence of coffee lies in its communal and ceremonial nature, a trait emphasised at every stage of its meticulous preparation. The dallah, or coffee pot, holds pivotal significance in this process, typically decorated with unique designs. There are three distinct types of dallah are used in the art of Arabic coffee-making: dallat al-khumrah (a large pot for boiling coffee and cardamom), dallat al-talgeemah (a medium-sized pot for filtering), and dallat al-mazalah (a small pot for serving).
What is Arabic coffee?
Arabic coffee, brewed from Coffee arabica beans, is characterised by its bitter taste, traditionally devoid of added sugar. Flavoured with cardamom, it’s defined by its preparation method and distinctive taste, setting it apart from the emphasis on roast bean types, Arabica.
Bazaar Arabia Shares 8 of the Best Arabic Coffee Brands
Emirati Coffee Co
In the late 1930s, the grandfather of the founder of Emirati Coffee Co loaded his ships with small green coffee bags, and generationally later, his legacy lives on through this roastry, with coffee from every corner of the world. Their knowledgeable patrons are happy to walk you through the coffee selection to ensure your perfect cup of gahwa.
Location: Al Quoz Industrial Area 3
For more information, please visit www.emiraticoffee.com
Carpo
This new opening is renowned for its Greek coffee heritage, featuring the highly addictive Cappuccino Freddos on its menu. However, the store also offers some of the most exquisite coffee roasts, along with various chocolates and sweets to complement your coffee experience.
Location: Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall
For more information, please visit carpoworld.com
The Coffee Museum
The Coffee Museum stands as a pioneering establishment in the Middle East, uniquely devoted to showcasing regional coffee culture and practices. It provides an immersive journey from the art of roasting to the intricacies of brewing. Visitors not only have the chance to purchase quality beans for their next coffee endeavour.
Location: Villa 44, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
For more information, please visit coffeemuseum.ae
Café Bateel
Café Bateel arguably makes one of the best cups of Gahwa in the city. Selling their beans in every store, their roast is harvested from the mountains of Yemen; Bateel’s Qahwa coffee is renowned for its unique flavour, and comes as a gift set complete with a dallah and four cups.
Multiple Locations
For more information, please visit bateel.com
Nightjar
Housed in some of the most vibrant and beautifully designed bags, this coffee undergoes roasting on-site. Tastemakers meticulously source all green coffee from their respective places of origin, ensuring a flavourful and authentic experience.
Multiple locations
For more information, please visit nightjar.coffee
Arabica
Arabica elevates coffee to an art form, especially with its speciality beans. Embrace the opportunity to bring home the essence of their craft, where each cup is a masterpiece of Arabica excellence.
Multiple Locations
For more information, please visit arabicacoffee.ae
Boon Coffee Roasters
With Boon meaning “a thing that is helpful or beneficial”, boon roasters are very Boon in your morning routine. With roasting locations on the palm, in the meadows, and in JLT, every bag bought contributes to The Boon Project, an agriculture with a purpose movement to give back to farmers.
For more information, please visit booncoffeeroasters.com
Voyage
This beautiful coffee shop brews everything from a traditional cup of coffee to Chemex and V60, selling their beans so you can enjoy the art of coffee at home. The commonly used coffee beans are Harari coffee beans, which are celebrated for their distinct flavour profile, a testament to the rich coffee heritage of the region of Ethiopia.
Location: Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall
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