{"id":778517,"date":"2026-07-08T09:05:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=778517"},"modified":"2026-07-08T09:14:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:14:18","slug":"more-than-a-coffee-cup-the-history-of-the-lebanese-fenjen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/778517\/more-than-a-coffee-cup-the-history-of-the-lebanese-fenjen\/","title":{"rendered":"More Than a Coffee Cup: The History of the Lebanese Fenjen"},"content":{"rendered":"    <button class=\"sideconvo-button button-compact\">         <svg         xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"         width=\"64\"         height=\"64\"         viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"         fill=\"none\">         <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_5407_120)\">             <mask                 id=\"mask0_5407_120\"                 style=\"mask-type:luminance\"                 maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"                 x=\"0\"                 y=\"0\"                 width=\"64\"                 height=\"64\">                 <path d=\"M64 0H0V64H64V0Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>             <\/mask>             <g mask=\"url(#mask0_5407_120)\">                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64ZM38.4702 14.815C38.0702 14.815 37.6702 15.035 37.5002 15.475L33.7702 24.935C32.4352 28.325 29.7502 31.01 26.3602 32.345L16.9002 36.075C16.0202 36.425 16.0202 37.67 16.9002 38.02L26.3602 41.75C29.7502 43.085 32.4352 45.77 33.7702 49.16L37.5002 58.62C37.6752 59.06 38.0752 59.28 38.4702 59.28C38.8652 59.28 39.2702 59.06 39.4402 58.62L43.1702 49.16C44.5052 45.77 47.1902 43.085 50.5802 41.75L60.0402 38.02C60.9202 37.67 60.9202 36.425 60.0402 36.075L50.5802 32.345C47.1902 31.01 44.5052 28.325 43.1702 24.935L39.4402 15.475C39.2652 15.035 38.8652 14.815 38.4702 14.815ZM14.4702 29.125L11.9802 24.57C11.9452 24.505 11.8902 24.45 11.8202 24.41L7.26516 21.92C6.62516 21.57 6.62516 20.655 7.26516 20.305L11.8202 17.815C11.8852 17.78 11.9402 17.725 11.9752 17.66L14.4652 13.105C14.8152 12.465 15.7302 12.465 16.0802 13.105L18.5702 17.66C18.6052 17.725 18.6602 17.78 18.7302 17.82L23.2852 20.31C23.9252 20.66 23.9252 21.575 23.2852 21.925L18.7302 24.415C18.6652 24.45 18.6102 24.505 18.5752 24.57L16.0852 29.125C15.7352 29.765 14.8202 29.765 14.4702 29.125Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M32 10.7351C33.6569 10.7351 35 9.39196 35 7.73511C35 6.07825 33.6569 4.73511 32 4.73511C30.3431 4.73511 29 6.07825 29 7.73511C29 9.39196 30.3431 10.7351 32 10.7351Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>             <\/g>         <\/g>         <defs>             <clipPath id=\"clip0_5407_120\">                 <rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>             <\/clipPath>         <\/defs>     <\/svg>        <span class=\"sideconvo_button\"  data-sideconvo-message=\"I&#039;m looking for hidden gems \ud83d\udc8e\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"CHAT\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Discover hidden gems \ud83d\udc8e\" data-sideconvo-customCTAPlacement=\"TITLE_TAG\">             Discover hidden gems \ud83d\udc8e        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re visiting your grandparents, catching up with friends, or welcoming guests into your home, chances are you&#8217;ve been handed a tiny cup of Lebanese coffee. That little handleless cup, known as the <em>fenjen<\/em>, has become one of the country&#8217;s most recognizable symbols. The history of the Lebanese fenjen goes back much further than most people realize.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-it-all-started-with-the-ottoman-empire\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">It All Started With the Ottoman Empire<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fenjen arrived in Lebanon during the 16th century, when coffee spread from East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula across the Ottoman Empire.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As coffeehouses began opening throughout the empire, the tradition quickly made its way to Bilad Al-Sham, which included present-day Lebanon. Coffee soon became more than just a drink. It became a daily ritual, a reason to gather, and an essential part of welcoming guests.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-778537\" style=\"width:321px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2.jpeg 452w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-399x600.jpeg 399w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-2-166x250.jpeg 166w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strong, finely ground coffee required a different kind of cup. Instead of large mugs, people used small, handleless porcelain or earthenware cups that kept the coffee hot while concentrating its rich aroma. Their size also made it easy to serve several rounds from a single rakweh, turning every coffee break into a shared experience.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-lebanon-made-the-tradition-its-own\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lebanon Made the Tradition Its Own<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the coffee ritual arrived through the Ottoman Empire, Lebanon soon developed its own connection to the fenjen. For decades, pottery workshops supplied fenjen cups across the Levant. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best-known centers was Rashaya al-Fukhar in Hasbaya, which translates to the &#8220;Village of Pottery&#8221;. Artisans crafted ceramic fenjen pieces and sold them throughout Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-778528\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1282902768960297;width:442px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1.jpeg 475w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-1-250x222.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The village earned its name because pottery became its defining craft centuries ago. Thanks to the abundance of high-quality clay in the area, generations of families specialized in producing everyday earthenware by hand.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it&#8217;s difficult to pinpoint exactly when pottery began there, historians believe the craft dates back several centuries\u2014well before the 20th century\u2014and expanded significantly during the Ottoman period as demand grew across the Levant.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo_5996553499984379542_y-1024x570.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-778531\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo_5996553499984379542_y-1024x570.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo_5996553499984379542_y-600x334.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo_5996553499984379542_y-250x139.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo_5996553499984379542_y-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo_5996553499984379542_y.jpg 1169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time, the fenjen became part of life&#8217;s biggest moments. It welcomed guests into homes, accompanied family gatherings, marked engagements and weddings, offered comfort during condolences, and even became part of the tradition of reading coffee grounds.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long before caf\u00e9s became part of everyday life, conversations started with the familiar sound of coffee poured into a row of waiting fenjen cups.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-why-does-every-fenjen-have-that-little-flower\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does Every Fenjen Have That Little Flower?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve ever looked closely at a traditional Lebanese fenjen, you&#8217;ve probably noticed the delicate flower painted inside or around the cup. That iconic design didn&#8217;t appear by accident.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its roots lie in Ottoman ceramics, particularly the famous pottery produced in Iznik, Turkey, during the 16th and 17th centuries. These ceramics were decorated with stylized tulips, carnations, roses, and other floral patterns, often painted in cobalt blue, red, and green. As the Ottoman Empire expanded, these decorative styles spread throughout the Levant and became popular on everyday household items, including coffee cups.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQyUt92D4vS\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time, the detailed Ottoman patterns evolved into the simple floral motifs many Lebanese households still recognize today.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the design also reflects even older artistic traditions. Long before the Ottoman period, Byzantine and medieval Levantine ceramics featured vines, flowers, and botanical patterns. The most ubiquitous vintage design found in Lebanese grandmother\u2019s cabinets features red pointed oval structures and a simple green tulip\/carnation sketch.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DUXzByfAmnk\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Later, this specific, mass-produced minimalist look became known as the Bourzan pattern. It was imported from landmarks like the Czech porcelain factories or Japanese exporters mid-century, who manufactured them specifically for the Middle Eastern market based on old Ottoman motifs.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ruWF5swisZjkHxCUSm8zl7fPH9WI-mFGCINYNPfutipSxYNRnqX6-HPCBj6NRK89D9wmHyINhkG-SQiqAUPaJA8dHaVEJSrF-xG6kymXkjPrOYfmPmGH3_x7zqNEc-3tfuQrrhoKK1Od17-zOgXI5e_AIcSaqP1aAW6Lr38w7Ik4BqXSw3kwEl4G_SjjA0Tf.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-778534\" style=\"width:422px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ruWF5swisZjkHxCUSm8zl7fPH9WI-mFGCINYNPfutipSxYNRnqX6-HPCBj6NRK89D9wmHyINhkG-SQiqAUPaJA8dHaVEJSrF-xG6kymXkjPrOYfmPmGH3_x7zqNEc-3tfuQrrhoKK1Od17-zOgXI5e_AIcSaqP1aAW6Lr38w7Ik4BqXSw3kwEl4G_SjjA0Tf.jpeg 660w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ruWF5swisZjkHxCUSm8zl7fPH9WI-mFGCINYNPfutipSxYNRnqX6-HPCBj6NRK89D9wmHyINhkG-SQiqAUPaJA8dHaVEJSrF-xG6kymXkjPrOYfmPmGH3_x7zqNEc-3tfuQrrhoKK1Od17-zOgXI5e_AIcSaqP1aAW6Lr38w7Ik4BqXSw3kwEl4G_SjjA0Tf-396x600.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ruWF5swisZjkHxCUSm8zl7fPH9WI-mFGCINYNPfutipSxYNRnqX6-HPCBj6NRK89D9wmHyINhkG-SQiqAUPaJA8dHaVEJSrF-xG6kymXkjPrOYfmPmGH3_x7zqNEc-3tfuQrrhoKK1Od17-zOgXI5e_AIcSaqP1aAW6Lr38w7Ik4BqXSw3kwEl4G_SjjA0Tf-165x250.jpeg 165w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ruWF5swisZjkHxCUSm8zl7fPH9WI-mFGCINYNPfutipSxYNRnqX6-HPCBj6NRK89D9wmHyINhkG-SQiqAUPaJA8dHaVEJSrF-xG6kymXkjPrOYfmPmGH3_x7zqNEc-3tfuQrrhoKK1Od17-zOgXI5e_AIcSaqP1aAW6Lr38w7Ik4BqXSw3kwEl4G_SjjA0Tf-600x909.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The familiar flower on today&#8217;s fenjen is therefore part of a visual heritage that stretches back centuries. Eventually, the floral motif became closely associated with hospitality, warmth, and home, making it the perfect decoration for a cup meant to bring people together.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-the-unspoken-etiquette-of-the-lebanese-fenjen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Unspoken Etiquette of the Lebanese Fenjen<\/strong><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond its physical design, serving coffee in a <em>fenjen<\/em> comes with an unspoken language of etiquette that every Lebanese household knows by heart. For instance, a traditional host will never fill the cup to the brim. It is filled only halfway. This gesture is known as <em>Ahwe Shrefe<\/em> (the honor cup), which signals to guests that they are welcome to linger and converse. Filling it to the top is a polite hint that it\u2019s time to leave. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, because the cup lacks a handle, it forces a deliberate posture. You cradle it gently with your fingertips, prompting slow, thoughtful sips rather than rushed gulps. And when a guest has finally had their fill, they don&#8217;t say it out loud. Instead, they give the empty <em>fenjen<\/em> a swift, gentle tilt from side to side. It&#8217;s a universal twist of the wrist that lets the host know their hospitality has been thoroughly enjoyed.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-a-timeless-symbol-of-lebanese-hospitality\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Timeless Symbol of Lebanese Hospitality<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although espresso machines and oversized coffee mugs have become common, the fenjen has never disappeared.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, many Lebanese designers and ceramists continue reimagining the classic cup using modern materials such as concrete and contemporary ceramics, while preserving its unmistakable shape. Others stay true to the traditional floral design that generations have grown up with.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-778525\" style=\"width:361px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1.jpeg 608w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-600x497.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-1-250x207.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter how it&#8217;s made, the fenjen still represents the same thing it did hundreds of years ago. Slowing down, sharing conversation, and welcoming people with a freshly poured cup of Lebanese coffee.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you enjoy reading about the history of the Lebanese fenjen? 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