Quick answerA dallah is a traditional Arabian coffee pot with a long curved spout, a rounded body and a lid often topped with a decorative finial. It is used to brew and serve coffee to guests and is a symbol of hospitality across Arabia, appearing on coins and public monuments.
How it's used
Coffee is simmered, then poured in a thin stream into small handleless cups (finjan). The spout helps hold back grounds.
Don't have one?
A small saucepan or ibrik works; pour slowly to leave grounds behind.
Frequently asked questions
What is a finjan?
A small handleless cup used for Arabic and Yemeni coffee.
Is a dallah the same as a cezve?
No. A cezve (ibrik) is a small long-handled pot for Turkish coffee.
Which coffee to use?
Fresh whole beans ground just before brewing.
Fill your dallah with Mocha Yemeni.

