Coffee

Collection title

Customs and Traditions

ID

JRT00239

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

2000

Production year

2000

Abstract

The episode talks about the coffee industry and the importance of coffee in rural and desert life. The program gives a historical overview about coffee and how rural and desert people knew about it. The program introduces the different tools, for roosting and grinding, as well as the special pots used for boiling coffee and the different cups in which coffee is served. Moreover, the ingredients added to give the coffee a special flavor. Coffee is very popular; it is consumed in all occasions : happy or sad. There is a special tradition in pouring coffee; coffee is a symbol of welcoming guests so it is found in every house.

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Festivals and traditions

Secondary themes

• Society and way of life
• Society and way of life / Public areas and social issues

Credits / Cast

• Assaadi Jamaa - Director
• EL Madi Mohamed - Author of original work
• Al masri waeel - Speaker

Period of events

• 2000

Map locations

• Jordan - Transjordan Plateau - Provinces

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

7m28

Additional information

Hair tents - meetings - camels - fire - coffee - preparation of coffee - coffee tools