Coffee Globe Trekker Part 2
One of the best coffees that I have ever had was during my days of wandering around the world. A coffee that I was able to have was when I was visiting Israel and stayed an evening with the Bedouins. The Bedouins are like the gypsies of the Middle East. They wander through the deserts with camels and take care of the outside skirts with their survival as nomads. However, they are also very kind and friendly, and do they have some good coffee!
The way that they make their coffee, you don’t need any more than one sip to take care of you. Among the Bedouins, they will make the coffee after their meal, almost like a desert. This is because it is known for helping to digest food. All of the coffee is picked, roasted and brewed fresh, giving it even more of a taste when you drink it.
In Bedouin tradition, not only is the coffee used after every meal, but is also used for rituals. During every serving, they will make sure that they grind the coffee beans fresh, and prepare it with cardamom, cloves and nutmeg. This is what gives it the sweet taste, instead of the bitter taste. This is used instead of sugar.
When someone is passing through a Bedouin village, it is the coffee that is served to them that greets them. This is given to them in small cups, and is also given to them after the meal. When the coffee is served, it is also significant for how long someone can stay. The Bedouin do not allow visitors to stay more than three days and three nights. On each night, they will be given an extra cup of coffee that signifies their stay. If they are not given any coffee, it means they are not welcome anymore. This is different, depending on the Bedouins, but it is one of the forms of communication that is used.
So, if you are ever traveling in the Middle East, pass through a Bedouin camp, if for nothing else, for the coffee. It is some of the best tasting coffee that I have ever had, not only with it’s taste, but also with it’s significance.
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