I honestly teared up reading “To my people, coffee is more than a beverage. We perserve our ancient tradition of serving coffee to visitors in our finest silverware reserved for these exact moments of gathering. These sacred moments of hospitality are an offering beyond a tasty treat - it is an offering of devotion, attention and adoring respect.” You reflect the depth of our culture and history in such a real and raw manner. Mashallah, what beautiful words!
beautiful! i lived in Saudia for 15 years and this sparked all kinds of nostalgia :') i remember the first time i sniffed a cup of Qahwa at a wedding. unforgettable! thank you for writing this <3
This is the precisely why we must preserve our tradition. SubhanAllah our culture and heritage runs through our veins, always connected to times long ago. Thank you for sharing your experience, and immediately hitting me with the lovely scent of Qahwa 🧡
This is lovely and makes me want to invest in copper dishware to serve coffee to guests. As a writer who haunts local coffee spots, the line "Coffee and coffeehouses became a beacon of intersectionality, of creativity, of expression, of unity." deeply resonated with me. Coffeeshops in particular have been a cornerstone for meeting with my community and checking in on folks. I think independent coffeehouses should be as cherished and protected as indie bookstores for that.
Your essay also does a beautiful job of showing how it is exactly this spirit of togetherness and care that's been shared globally is itself an extension of Arab culture and your community's warmth. Loved, loved, loved reading this!
Yes!!!! A niche local coffeeshop is the sanctuary of a writer, and it is no coincidence coffee is held to such a high regard across different cultures.
I adore your comparison between indie coffeeshops and bookstores, it is perfection. Thank you for reading this dispatch, it means the absolute world to me 🧡
Your comment made me tear up, your father sounds he has a wonderfully tender heart and soul. Turkish coffee is so delicious, and funny enough, my parents love it too! Nothing beats the scent, taste, texture and presentation of Qahwa 🧡
I honestly teared up reading “To my people, coffee is more than a beverage. We perserve our ancient tradition of serving coffee to visitors in our finest silverware reserved for these exact moments of gathering. These sacred moments of hospitality are an offering beyond a tasty treat - it is an offering of devotion, attention and adoring respect.” You reflect the depth of our culture and history in such a real and raw manner. Mashallah, what beautiful words!
You are the sweetest! Thank you for always making time to read and connect 🧡
Sooo beautiful ❤️☕️
Thank you for reading!!! ☕️🧡
beautiful! i lived in Saudia for 15 years and this sparked all kinds of nostalgia :') i remember the first time i sniffed a cup of Qahwa at a wedding. unforgettable! thank you for writing this <3
This is the precisely why we must preserve our tradition. SubhanAllah our culture and heritage runs through our veins, always connected to times long ago. Thank you for sharing your experience, and immediately hitting me with the lovely scent of Qahwa 🧡
This is lovely and makes me want to invest in copper dishware to serve coffee to guests. As a writer who haunts local coffee spots, the line "Coffee and coffeehouses became a beacon of intersectionality, of creativity, of expression, of unity." deeply resonated with me. Coffeeshops in particular have been a cornerstone for meeting with my community and checking in on folks. I think independent coffeehouses should be as cherished and protected as indie bookstores for that.
Your essay also does a beautiful job of showing how it is exactly this spirit of togetherness and care that's been shared globally is itself an extension of Arab culture and your community's warmth. Loved, loved, loved reading this!
Yes!!!! A niche local coffeeshop is the sanctuary of a writer, and it is no coincidence coffee is held to such a high regard across different cultures.
I adore your comparison between indie coffeeshops and bookstores, it is perfection. Thank you for reading this dispatch, it means the absolute world to me 🧡
Your comment made me tear up, your father sounds he has a wonderfully tender heart and soul. Turkish coffee is so delicious, and funny enough, my parents love it too! Nothing beats the scent, taste, texture and presentation of Qahwa 🧡