RIYADH: The Heritage Commission has set a world record for the longest phrase made from coffee beans.
The phrase, “Heritage Commission,” comprised 6,088 Saudi Khawlani beans and was created as part of the commission’s events to mark World Heritage Day.
The creation, whose record length was recognized by Guinness World Records, was displayed at the King Abdulaziz Historical Center in Riyadh, where the commission’s representatives received their official certificate.
Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s largest consumers of coffee and achieving self-sufficiency in its production is a goal of Saudi Vision 2030.
Khawlani is one of the world’s most sought after coffee beans. It has been cultivated in the Jazan region for more than eight centuries and is mentioned many times in old poems and songs from the region.
Last year, UNESCO added Saudi Khawlani coffee and the skills and knowledge associated with its cultivation to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
According to statistics from the 2022 Saudi Coffee Festival, the Jazan region is home to more than 2,000 coffee farms, over 384,000 coffee trees and an annual production of over 900 tons.
