Coffee (Bunn)

Bunn is the Arabic word for coffee, and in Lebanon it usually means the coffee used to brew traditional Lebanese coffee. It is commonly prepared in a rakweh, a small long-handled pot: water and coffee are heated together, sometimes with sugar, and brought up to a gentle foam before pouring into small cups. Many households add a little cardamom to suit their taste. Coffee is part of everyday life in Lebanon, served in the morning, to guests, and at family gatherings. At Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf, coffee is sold by the kilo. As a package-free shop, Dekenet Al Nes encourages customers to bring their own containers, such as a jar or tin, and take the amount they need, helping cut down on plastic and single-use packaging.