Madinah Coffee

• This Month’s Specialty Coffee: Yunnan – China
• Variety: Caturra
• Process: Washed
• Altitude: 1560m

1. Heat 500ml of water, then add 20g or one finjan of Finyal coffee.
2. Once the coffee starts boiling, reduce the heat and let it brew for 2 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat and wait for 1 minute until the coffee settles, then pour it into the dallah.
4. To elevate the coffee experience even further, you may add fresh or dried Madinah rose petals, or add rose water to the dallah before serving.

Madinah has historically been associated with rose cultivation, especially the famous “Madinah Rose,” known for its beautiful color and deep fragrance. Historical narrations mention that rose seedlings — believed to originate from Damask roses — were gifted to the people of Madinah during the Umayyad era, specifically under the reign of Caliph Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik. Since then, its cultivation continued to flourish in the gardens of Madinah, such as Al-Awali and Quba, until today.

Historically, every region in the Arabian Peninsula sought to distinguish its coffee using ingredients native to its land. This blend reflects the essence of Madinah through the elegant aroma and flavor of its famous roses.