Why Is This Saudi Coffee White?

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This is Hijazi Almond Coffee and it's a Hot Drink from the Hijaz Region of Saudi Arabia that is served all year round during special occasions. It's sweet and creamy, but the colour makes it clear, this doesn't contain coffee at all. So why is it called that?
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Recipe (makes 4-5 mugs):
1L Whole Milk
60g Rice Flour
75g Blanched Almonds
50g Sugar

To garnish
Flaked Almonds
Ground Cardamom
Ground Cinnamon

1. Boil the almonds 5 minutes then grind to fine pieces (not flour).
2. In a saucepan add the remaining ingredients and whisk continuously on medium heat until the liquid thickens.
3. Serve in your mug of choice and garnish with toasted flaked almonds, ground cardamom and cinnamon (or any topping of your choice).