In Bedouin culture, coffee is about so much more than just the drink itself. Coffee is a key part of Bedouin heritage and it lies at the center of some of the most important customs and rituals in Bedouin life. For the Bedu, coffee is primarily an expression of hospitality, and it is also a form of communication, love, cooperation, and authenticity. Capacity: Minimum 4, maximum 30 Duration: 2 hours Availability : Year-round Age group Teenagers (13 to 18), young adults (19 to 25), adults, (26 to 65), elders (over 650 Level of difficulty. The process begins with roasting green coffee beans, grinding them, and then boiling with cardamom in the traditional Bedouin preparation. A metal pestle and mortar are used to grind the coffee, which produces a ringing sound when it is pounded. This ringing in different rhythms was a way to send out messages, including who is hosting that evening. Three cups of coffee are offered to guests, each of which has a symbolic meaning. Coffee has so many connotations associated with it. For example, serving the coffee with the right or the left hand has specific meanings, as does whether the guest drinks or refuses it, and many more. Join the women of Disi cooperative to experience true desert hospitality and to discover more about the fascinating local coffee customs and rituals. As you drink your coffee, a storyteller will regale you with tales of the desert. Distinctive value Traditionally the men would prepare and serve the coffee, but today often the women prepare it. In this experience, the women of Disi will present you with the full coffee ritual using authentic Bedouin coffee making equipment. Some of the coffee rituals are still used today for important events, such as asking for a woman’s hand in marriage or making a request to a family. And of course, coffee is still used to welcome guests and show them hospitality. Your storyteller has deep knowledge of local stories and will share these in the traditional way.