What social role have coffees played, and still play, in Arab societies?
In the 16th century, Middle Eastern countries were the first to open up consumption areas for this product, which originated in Abyssinia and was then grown mainly in Yemen.
Are there any features common to the various regions and countries of the Arab world, and how have they evolved over the centuries?
Our selection of photos, essays and novels explores this subject, which, far from being anecdotal, provides an in-depth understanding of many aspects of Arab culture.
