King Abdulaziz Public Library has published a new book, titled “Saudi Coffee,” by Saeed Al-Wayel and Ahmed Al-Baqshi, exploring the coffee’s deep-rooted history, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Through eight chapters, 254 pages, and vibrant photos, the book sheds light on the discovery and cultivation of coffee throughout the Kingdom.
The book also explains the strong connections between Coffee and Saudi culture, along with its historical texts, trade routes, and markets.
The authors mentioned the increasing investment in Saudi coffee industry and the key efforts of national companies and local farmers to enhance its cultivation and increase its contributions to the local economy.
They also included a vast array of old and modern photos of coffee, its tools, and its place in the Saudi home.
To further amuse readers, the book explores the etiquette of drinking and serving coffee to guests and how this distinctive product has become a symbol of generosity, Saudi culture, as well as authentic heritage.
The Kingdom has a long history of coffee consumption due to the Saudi culture that considers coffee as an expression of hospitality and welcome.
In 2021, the Saudi Ministry of Culture designated 2022 as “The Year of Saudi Coffee,” celebrating an integral part of the Kingdom’s social traditions.
The Saudi authorities have recently given special support to coffee bean farms in Jazan to foster coffee production and support local farmers.
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