
Djibouti
Arabic Coffee
قهوة عربية
Light roasted Arabica coffee with cardamom and saffron, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, symbol of Emirati hospitality, light golden color with distinct cardamom fragrance, served in tiny finjan cups.
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Djibouti
قهوة عربية
Light roasted Arabica coffee with cardamom and saffron, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, symbol of Emirati hospitality, light golden color with distinct cardamom fragrance, served in tiny finjan cups.

Tanzania
Tea leaves boiled directly in milk with ginger, cardamom and sugar until thick.

United Arab Emirates
كارك تشاي
Strong spiced tea with milk, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and saffron, brought by Indian diaspora, now UAE's beloved street-side daily drink, strong tea flavor with creamy texture and distinct cardamom aroma.

Kenya
Chai
A Kenyan black tea with milk, sugar, and cardamom, a national and hospitality icon

Djibouti
Black tea boiled with milk, cardamom and a great deal of sugar and served in small glasses all day.

Somalia
Qahwa
Somali coffee, brewed in the Arabic style; a legacy of the centuries-old trade routes; often spiced with cardamom; served after meals and to guests; the coffee that ends Somali meals; a gesture of hospitality; found at homes, cafes, and after dinner; the drink that connects Somalia to the coffee trade.

Somalia
Shaah
Somali spiced tea, brewed from black tea leaves and flavored with cardamom, cinnamon, and sometimes ginger; milk is added after brewing instead of during; known as shaah cadeeys when spiced; the tea that runs through the Somali day; served at breakfast, after meals, and for guests; a gesture of hospitality; the drink that defines Somali social life.