Emirati coffee/an unspoken language that unites hearts and expresses social cohesion
Abu Dhabi, October 18 / WAM / Emirati coffee embodies a long social and heritage tradition that expresses the values of generosity, communication and belonging, and sends deep humanitarian messages that embody the spirit of the cohesive Emirati society, as a cup of coffee is an unspoken language that expresses appreciation and respect and enhances social bonding between individuals.
Emirati coffee is not limited to being a symbol of hospitality, but rather it represents a bridge between generations, a space for conversation and harmony, and a symbol of authenticity in a time of rapid transformations. It is a language of peace that brings hearts closer, contributes to building relationships between segments of society, and expresses the values of love and compassion in popular councils.
Issa bin Obaid Al Kaabi, a heritage researcher and content creator, said that the presence of Emirati coffee stands out as a cultural, social, and human value, reminding us that some simple details in its appearance hide, in its essence, a great legacy of values and principles. Every cup of coffee served is, in reality, a cup of values. Poured generously, drunk with affection, it expresses the spirit of a community that remains true to its roots.
He added: “Emirati coffee shines and takes its natural place as an effective tool in strengthening social ties, consolidating the values of communication between generations, compassion between neighbors, and symbolic giving that does not cost much, but expresses a lot. He continued: “Every sip of coffee brings to mind the gatherings of our ancestors, where they were always a companion to stories, a key to reconciliation, and a bridge for communication in critical moments.”
Coffee in the Emirates, as Al Kaabi says, “is not just a traditional style of hospitality, but rather a living heritage based on the ancient social behavior. From the “dallah” to the “cup,” and from the smell of cardamom to the heat of the meeting, coffee tells the story of a society that has made generosity a habit, the council a school, and communication a way of life.
The sound of knocking the cup on the front of the dallah when serving is an ancient symbolic signal that alerts the guest that coffee is being served to him, and shaking the cup after finishing drinking expresses satisfaction, in a customary sign that embodies the values of communication and mutual respect in Emirati society.
The coffee shop undertakes the task of serving with precision and elegance. He holds the dallah in his left hand and the cup in his right hand. Then he knocks the cup with the edge of the dallah to emit a distinctive sound that alerts the guest, who sits upright in his seat out of respect for the host.
The rituals of preparing and serving coffee are also part of the Emirati cultural identity, as features of respect and welcome are evident, starting with the preparation and roasting of coffee, through the addition of cardamom, saffron, and rose water, all the way to the method of pouring and serving, which is performed precisely, in a scene that expresses the guest’s appreciation and honor.
Coffee remains present in every Emirati home and council, not only as a traditional drink, but as a bridge that carries in every sip the meanings of communication, compassion, and belonging. It is also considered a necessary presence in occasions of reconciliation, social mediation, traditional poetry and oratory gatherings, and wedding and mourning celebrations alike, which reflects the depth of its connection to conscience and heritage. The original.
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