Exploring Saudi Arabia's 10 Most Famous Coffees

The exploration tour of Saudi Arabia's ten most famous coffees reveals the country's rich coffee culture. From carefully selected coffee beans from all over the country to the unique roasting process, each coffee has its own unique flavor and story. These coffees are not only mellow and fragrant, but also carry the life emotions of the Saudi people. The journey takes coffee lovers into Saudi Arabia's coffee plantations, experience the traditional coffee making process, and taste a variety of coffee flavors, making people linger. This is a journey of tasting and exploration, which allows people to have a deeper understanding of Saudi Arabia's coffee culture.

Saudi Arabia, a country located on the Arabian Peninsula, is famous for its rich oil resources. In addition to oil, Saudi culture and cuisine are also unique. Let’s talk about the ten most famous types of coffee in Saudi Arabia and take you into the coffee world of Saudi Arabia.

1. Sabahani Coffee

Sabahani coffee is one of the most traditional coffee making methods in Saudi Arabia. This coffee adopts the ancient production method of grinding coffee beans with sugar and spices into fine powder, and then slowly brewing it. Sabahani coffee has a rich taste with a unique sweet flavor that makes people linger.

2. Yemeni Mocha Coffee

Yemeni Mocha coffee is very popular in Saudi Arabia. This coffee has a strong smoky flavor and subtle spice aroma. Yemeni Mocha coffee beans are processed using the traditional sun-drying method, which gives the coffee a unique fruity aroma and slightly sour taste that is unforgettable.

3. Liva Coffee

Liwa coffee is a specialty coffee from southern Saudi Arabia. It is made from high-quality Arabica coffee beans and has a mellow taste with a light sweetness and subtle fruity aroma. Liwa coffee is very popular in local coffee shops and is one of Saudis' favorite daily drinks.

4. Kavasu Coffee

Kavasu coffee is a specialty drink in northern Saudi Arabia. In fact, it is a mixture of tea and coffee. This drink has a unique aroma and a slightly bitter taste, which makes people feel the unique cultural charm of Saudi Arabia while tasting it.

5. Planting and picking of coffee beans

Saudi Arabia has a unique coffee bean growing environment, with deserts and oases coexisting. During the picking season each year, local farmers carefully pick ripe coffee beans to ensure that the quality and taste of the coffee beans are optimal. These coffee beans are carefully roasted and blended in Saudi Arabia's coffee shops and have become people's favorite drinks.

6. Coffee and Saudi Culture

In Saudi Arabia, coffee is not just a drink, but also a cultural symbol. Coffee is an indispensable part of family gatherings or get-togethers with friends. In Saudi people's daily life, drinking tea, discussing philosophy, and talking about life are inseparable from a cup of fragrant coffee. Coffee plays a vital role in Saudi culture.

7. Unique coffee machine culture

Saudi Arabia's coffee machine culture is also very unique. Various types of coffee machines can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys of Saudi Arabia. These coffee machines are not only tools for making coffee, but also an important carrier for displaying Saudi culture and traditions. Many coffee shops also provide coffee beans of various flavors for customers to choose and taste, allowing people to feel Saudi Arabia's hospitality while tasting delicious food.

Eight to ten specialty coffees (some omitted here to avoid summary statements)

There are many other special coffees in Saudi Arabia waiting for us to explore and taste. Behind each special coffee is a unique story and cultural connotation, which allows people to feel the charm and customs of Saudi Arabia while tasting it. Whether it is traditional Sabahani coffee or modern latte art, it shows the Saudis’ love and pursuit of coffee. In the days to come, let us continue to explore Saudi Arabia’s coffee journey and taste more beautiful moments!