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Young Saudi turns passion for traditional coffee into daily ritual

Faisal Al-Shammari shares how his love for Saudi coffee became a cherished hobby and daily practice, preparing and serving it with care and tradition.

Ajel News42 min ago · 1 min read
Faisal Al-Shammari preparing Saudi coffee

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Faisal Al-Shammari’s passion for Saudi coffee has grown into a daily hobby and ritual.

In an interview with Al Arabiya, Al-Shammari shared his story, saying: “Coffee and the dallah mean a great deal to me. I have been attached to them since I was very young.”

He added that preparing and serving coffee to guests is a hobby he is keen to maintain. He noted that Saudi coffee varies from region to region and from person to person, with preparation methods ranging from low to high heat.

Al-Shammari explained that making good coffee requires cleanliness and attentiveness during brewing. The coffee is poured into the dallah after 15 to 25 minutes and left to cool for five minutes before serving, with careful attention to presentation.

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