'Saudi Coffee: The Culture of Hospitality'

Symbolic of hospitality, and national pride, coffee in Saudi Arabia holds a rich, special cultural significance. This delightful and uplifting title by Assouline explores the many varieties of flavor and aroma created by way of regional traditions in tending, harvesting and roasting. 'Saudi Coffee: The Culture of Hospitality' is published by Assouline and created in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture. Talented chef Maher Raed Al Nammary authors this warm, robust volume, exploring how food and drink creates deep and transcendental connections between people and cultures. Images by Oliver Pilcher, Ibrahim Sarhan, Mohammed Albaijan and Dhafer Alshehri are blended with illustrations by Rafael Alterio, for an aesthetic experience that lifts off the page.