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The Coffee Collective #06: Recharging Social Energy
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The Coffee Collective #06: Recharging Social Energy

Reconnecting with old friends helps recharge social energy. Reflecting on recent events, I’m reminded of the importance of staying connected. In this week’s newsletter, I cover a very unexpected pairing with coffee, visit to a cafe that has redefined coffee for me, a cupping event that bids farewell to the summer and many more.

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Experience The Coffeevine — Europe’s favorite specialty coffee subscription

Experience The Coffeevine — Europe’s favorite specialty coffee subscription

For the first time ever, UAE has a chance to experience some of the finest specialty coffee roasters from around the world, thanks to The Coffeevine. We not only have access to the Global Coffeevine Box, but also the European coffee roasters box. It’s not everyday we get access to some of the best international roasters and their coffees.

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Highlights from World of Coffee Dubai 2023
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Highlights from World of Coffee Dubai 2023

World of Coffee Dubai 2022 was the talk-of-the-town when the first edition was announced in the fourth quarter of 2019. As the curtains of that event closed, it promised an even bigger event the subsequent year. This year’s event hosted more than 12,000 visitors, a twofold increase from last year.

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What I’m Brewing: Ethiopia Halo Beriti and Panama Graciano Cruz by Archers
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What I’m Brewing: Ethiopia Halo Beriti and Panama Graciano Cruz by Archers

I knew Archers meant business when I first brewed their Costa Rica H17. This coffee was super complex and every time I changed my recipe, I got different notes. Strong notes of green apple one time, and sweet and sour pineapple the other time. Was it my inability To brew consistently or was it just magic? Let’s go with the former because I love experimenting.

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