KISHER COFFEE - In the crowd of Yemen city of Sanaa, is a natural thing if we find a group of people gathered in the streets or cafes. They faithfully waiting for a cup of coffee, called kisher. Kisher derived from Arabic, kishra, meaning the outer shell.
Kisher coffee made from coffee beans dry skin. The outer shell has a taste like coffee but low caffeine content but rich in antioxidants. In some places, the coffee beans skin is known as cascara. If you have a chance there to visit Yemen, try to see the Old City market, you will see the edges of the store filled with sacks of kisher seed.
Seller will offer a variety of flavors from kisher. There are several types of kisher coffee, but the most popular is Matari and Ismaeli. The coffee is usually served with cinnamon or ginger or brewed with nutmeg and cinnamon.
Kisher coffee is a Sanaani nation tradition since hundreds of years ago. They believe that drinking this Kisher tighten the relationship between the communities because besides they enjoy Kisher, they chatted about their respective lives. The Yemen kisher coffee is one of the brilliant inventions because it does have to minimize waste. Because the basic ingredients of this coffee comes from the dry skin.
Frequently, kisher enjoyed after lunch. Kisher believed to aid digestion affairs. "Kisher is a mild coffee as well as a natural laxative that is enjoyed by people, young and old. That is why the people of Yemen have loved for centuries, "said shopkeeper Hani Abdullah al-Shawani.
KISHER COFFEE INGREDIENT
Drinking coffee kisher in Yemen is a classic afternoon ritual for many households Yemen. Well, if you want to try coffee kisher at home with the family, here are the basic materials:1. ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
2. ½ cinnamon sticks
3. 2-3 cardamom pods
4. 2-3 pieces of cloves
5. Pinch of ground nutmeg
6. Kisher (for every 300ml of water, add ¼ cup kisher)
How to make coffee kisher very easy. Only mix of water, sugar, spices, and Kisher and pour slowly until it becomes a golden colour.
Some people like to drink coffee Kisher in the raw (kisher not grinded), but some others prefer its finely ground into a powder. Please select whichever you like. To be sure, kisher coffee is beneficial for your health, especially for who was influenza.
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