Drinks & Beverages

Vocabulary for beverages and ordering drinks. Practice combining drink words with adjectives: 'qahwa harra' (hot coffee), 'ma' barid' (cold water).

Arabic coffee (qahwa 'arabiyya) is a symbol of hospitality. It is often flavored with cardamom and served in small cups. Refusing coffee from a host can be considered impolite. Tea (shay) is equally important in many Arab countries.