By Jou Pabalate and Mohammed Al Dughaishm
Photogrphy by Mohammed Al Dughaishm
The “winter” season may have drawed to a close but we in Riyadh love our hot drinks all year long. And we didn’t want to miss letting you in on one of favorite foodie affairs, the perfect marrying of local hot drinks with delectable treats.
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Turkish Coffee
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Did you know? Turkish coffee is a local afternoon and after meal drink in KSA. It’s always served with water so you can cleanse your palette first and enjoy its bold taste to the fullest. The sweetness of the Turkish coffee can either be sada (no sugar), orta (medium) or one teaspoon of sugar, or sekerli very sweet or two teaspoons of sugar. |
| Café Lattes and Cappuccino |
- Classic – Brioche or Croissant
- Fruity – Berries and Apricot
- Cheese – Soft and light
Destination Recommends:
The Cheese Plate at Paul is a perfect combination with espresso and cream based hot drinks and we love their croissant. It’s a wannabe Parisian’s onestop shop.
| Espresso Shots |
- Rich – Chocolate fudge cake, dark chocolate to complement, white to subdue the strong tones of Arabica beans.
- Creamy – Cream brulee, New York cheese cake
- Fruity – Berries, oranges, don’t go for a fruit that’s too sour, it can overpower your espresso or leave a not so nice after taste.
Gahwa (Arabic Coffee)
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Did you know? Gahwa is a traditional sign of generosity and hospitality stemming from the Bedouin culture. As much as possible, you should accept the first cup and some traditional Saudi homes do practice the odd number rule, you either drink one, three, or five cups. Don’t expect your finjan (cup) to be filled to the brim since it’s considered impolite to do so. |
Tea We didn’t forget the tea-lovers among our readers but since there’s just a long list of tea varieties, here’s some combinations of the most popularly enjoyed ones in Saudi:
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