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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Coffee Culture
Season 3
Episode 307
Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, learns about Abu Dhabi’s rich coffee culture and traditions. In Qasr Al Hosn, a coffee expert explains the cultural significance of Gahwa, traditional Emirati coffee, and how it is prepared. Loi joins Chef Sumaya Obaid at Al Fanar Restaurant for some early morning Emirati classics. In Greece, Loi makes a Greek-style coffee cake.