Bedouin Coffee Pour

Roast, grind, boil in the dallah and pour tiny cups from a height without spilling, serving guests in the right order with the proper amount.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Jordan. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots.

Origins

A living tradition passed from person to person; it is not tied to a single dated origin. It belongs to the cultural world of Mesopotamia, Levant and Arabia.