This one is for all the tea and coffee lovers out there. Don’t worry; we won’t make you choose! Yuenyeung is a blend of seven parts of milk tea and three parts of black coffee that can be enjoyed hot or cold. So, next time you’re confused between tea and coffee, just grab a Yuenyeng, toast to the perfect blend and enjoy the best of both worlds.

Coffee in Turkish culture is more than just a beverage – it’s a symbol of the Turkish tradition. For this coffee, sugar is added while the coffee is brewing using hot sand, resulting in a delicious and aromatic cup of coffee steeped in tradition. The finely ground coffee beans create a frothy surface that gives it a milky texture without adding milk or cream. It’s believed that the pattern of leftover ground beans in the cup can reveal the drinker’s fortune.

Kaffeost is a unique Scandinavian beverage combining coffee and cheese in one drink. To make Kaffeost, hot black coffee is poured over a special Finnish cheese called leipäjuusto, allowing it to soften and melt slightly, infusing the coffee with a subtle sweetness. It’s a unique way to enjoy two of life’s greatest pleasures in one delicious drink.

Mazagran – the zesty union of lemonade and coffee; some have even called mazagran the pioneer of iced coffee beverages. The process involves pouring a shot of espresso over a bed of ice and delicately blending in lemon juice and a sweetener of your choosing. The result is a strong taste of espresso with the zing of citrus notes and a subtle sweetness.

Cafézinho is a thick, sweet, and strong beverage that will surely wake you up. It’s a very easy preparation. You just have to add finely-ground coffee or espresso to hot water and add some sugar to it. Then, filter that through a flannel cloth and don’t squeeze it to avoid bitterness. While cafézinho is typically enjoyed without milk or cream, it’s best paired with a lively conversation.

Give your tastebuds an international experience by following along with this amazing chicken Machboos recipe! In Qatar, this is a traditional dish enjoyed by everyone, be it at home or in restaurants. When making the spiced chicken and rice dish from this recipe, expect deep and complex flavors, crispy and delicate chicken, and the comfort and warmth of a true home-cooked meal! It’s filling, flavourful, and perfect for a family dinner!

The Necessary Ingredients for a Taste of Qatar

The required ingredients for about four servings of this chicken Machboos recipe from Qatar are:

• One whole chicken
• Three cups of white rice
• Six cups of water
• Two chopped onions
• Two minced cloves of garlic
• Two chopped tomatoes
• A handful of chopped coriander leaves
• Two dry black lemons, pierced
• A small piece of ginger, grated
• Ten cardamom pods
• Ten black peppercorns
• Five cloves
• Three cinnamon sticks
• Three bay leaves
• Half a teaspoon of turmeric
• A tablespoon of Qatari Machboos spice blend
• Two tablespoons of oil

Preparing Chicken Machboos

Over medium heat, saute the onion until soft in a large pot over a spoonful of olive oil. Add the garlic, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, peppercorns, curry, cinnamon, and the spice blend from Qatar. Stir for a couple of minutes until the mixture is fragrant. Add the chicken to the pot along with one chopped tomato and the black lemons. Brown the chicken on all sides and add water to the pot, covering all the ingredients. Simmer for 45 minutes.

Rinse the rice and let it sit in cold water for 30 minutes. When the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and cover it with aluminum foil. Add the rice to the pot along with coriander leaves, stir, and cook for 30 minutes. In a saucepan, saute the remaining tomato in olive oil and add the chicken to heat up. Pour the cooked rice on a serving plate, top with the chicken, and garnish with the fried tomato.