Originally posted by Koffee_Kosmo
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Saying "Arabic coffee is..." is like saying "European food is...".
There are many different ways coffee is prepared in Arab countries. What you are referring to specifically is likely a Saudi / Yemeni style coffee.
This coffee is indeed made from a green bean, which is very lightly roasted, ground and 'stewed' rather than dark roasted, ground and brewed like Turkish coffee. Often cardamom is added for aroma and flavour. It is served hot and often with a date on the side for sweetness. The caffeine concentration is high being a very lightly roasted bean. It is common to see a young boy by a cart serving this coffee with dates in the lobby of a hotel if you visit countries in the Arab peninsula or Gulf.

Read more about it here: Saudi Qahwa | Ya Salam Cooking
In other Arab countries, what is often referred to as "(Q)ahwa Turki" (Turkish coffee) is sometimes referred to as Arabic Coffee in English speaking countries. This is the Turkish (and "Greek") coffee you are used to, however often a cardamom pod (1 per cup / sometimes ground cardamom) is added to the coffee when brewing.
Hope that helps.


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