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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.
The Coffee Collective #05: Prioritizing health and self-care
I am truly moved by so many of you asking about my next newsletter. It warms my heart to know that you are reading it and for that I am grateful. In this week’s newsletter, I cover a beautiful cafe in Sharjah called Sabaku, the UAE Aeropress Championship, upcoming events such as the Esmeralda Auction Cupping in collaboration with M-Cultivo and Victoria Arduino taking place today and much more.
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.
Kill two birds with one stone | Beanس Two Birds Blend
Beanس is Zarak’s specialty coffee start-up based in Pakistan and the Two Birds Blend is their first coffee release. You have got two origins here, Ethiopia and Colombia in an 80:20 blend.
The Coffee Story: Dragoslav Džudović
Drago wears many hats for multiple businesses; he is the Co-Founder of WACup and Koub, Business Development Director for RoR Roastery, and in charge of R&D for CoffeeDesk UAE.
Having coffee with the Brewers Cup Champion
There’s a new cafe open in Sharjah, but at the far end of Rahmania. It’s called The Hut and it’s brought to you by the guys at Archers Coffee. Safe to say, it’s not going to disappoint. I had another ulterior motive of going, to touch base with a marketer, a creative, a brewing champ.
The Barn Berlin Experience in Dubai
It was a great end to the weekend with a visit to The Barn Berlin UAE now making its debut in Dubai. The Barn is not new to this region, the coffee is quite popular and can be found in many cafes across Dubai.