Drinks
White Coffee
Ahweh Byeda
قھوه بيضا
Serve it hot with a glass of water and cookies of your choice.
White Coffee is a special blend of orange blossom water and sugar. It is supposed to be good for the elderly or unwell, and is said to help with shaking, insomnia, digestion and general good health. However, it is not made of coffee -- visitors new to Lebanon should be aware of this when asking for their coffee white.
Procedure
- Pour water into the coffee pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Stir in sugar and reduce heat to medium. Add orange blossom water, stir, and then heat until just before it boils.
- Turn off heat, pour it into the cups and serve.
Serve it hot with a glass of water and cookies of your choice.
Tip — Orange blossom water, rakweh and coffee cups or domed cups can be found in any Middle Eastern store or international market.