Author : Rumana Reza
Almost midnight. After a too busy day,I should sleep now. Still some thoughts have kept me awake,though tough to keep my eyes open. And also feeling weak. ...
Have come back to my bed with gahwa. After drinking it,I am feeling so energized,MashaAllah! Now my eyes are happily wide open. Again, I thank Allah for providing me with this cozy drink in the 21st century here in Bangladesh, where the legacy of qahwa/gahwa stems from 9th-10th century origins in the Arabian Peninsula, especially Yemen. I wonder, why this drink is still such under rated! Except the Middle East , we don't see the hype of it as like as matcha, green tea, coffee etc. Rich in antioxidants, Arabic coffee deserves far more recognition for its health benefits. It protects cells from damage, boosts brain function, and supports heart health. A study shows that this Arabic bean lowers systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure.It works wonders for hypertension, too.(Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10303666/ ) . Since no sugar is added, diabetic patients can consume it without a second thought. Blending in spices like cardamom, saffron, cloves, and ginger transforms it into a traditional halal bio active-rich beverage!...Any ways, I'm not a doctor. Just sharing my own experience and basic knowledge.
There are many Qahwa brands available, each with a different taste. Some are mildly bitter,some are not. The Original Bisha Coffee Factory Company is my absolute favorite due to its non-bitter taste!
Photo: Captured by Author, Rumana Reza [ Showcasing every angle(not intake bottle) to understand the product's authenticity]
My mind was occupied with other things,but after taking a few sips of gahwa, my mood switched and I feel like talking about it... sounds funny!
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