Sharing my coffee experiences on The Blog
How one Specialty Cafe in Dubai is Paying Tribute to Baristas
The past week I was invited to Mokha 1450 Coffee Lounge for a coffee experience. Little did we know we were all gathered to celebrate Mokha 1450’s baristas and to commemorate their hard work. Read how this specialty coffee pioneer is supporting our friends behind the bar.
The Need for Coffee turns one
What lead me to start The Need for Coffee was an idea planted in my head by Lameen, a dear friend who has been writing about coffee on From Coffee With Love for more than a decade. I didn’t give it much thought and jumped on it straight away.
What I’m Brewing: From Coffee With Love Filter Blend by Lameen Abdul Malik
Growing up Lameen didn’t want to throw coffee away. He started blending the remaining beans with a different origin. This gave him an idea for a filter blend. This is his homage to African coffee.
Highlights from World of Coffee Dubai 2022
When World of Coffee announced that it will take place in Dubai, I had the faintest idea that it would be at this scale. This is Europe’s largest coffee trade show that travels to a different city in Europe every year.
Myth or fact: Can Coffee Still Taste Great After Months of Roasting?
When Lameen aka From Coffee With Love invites you to experiment with coffee, you know there’s something interesting planned. Now, I had no idea what he had in mind but whenever he calls me over I know it’ll involve tasting some amazing coffee.
The Best Piccolo I have had Prepared by Two UAE Coffee Champions
My weekend ended with the best Piccolo I have had this year. Michaela, the 2021 UAE Barista Champion, craftfully extracted the Mandela XO which she used in the championship. And then, Mon, the 2021 UAE National Latte Art Champion, poured a rabbit latte art.
Thoughts About The Global Coffee Townhall 2021
What is the Global Coffee Townhall? This was a live event by MAP IT FORWARD where all parties involved in the coffee value chain discussed a very important question, What needs to change in the coffee industry in 2021 and beyond?
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.
The Coffee Story: Peter Allane Ong
Allan has been working in the hospitality industry for more than decade. He was introduced to the concept of specialty coffee after becoming a head barista. He is now managing some of the cafes in Berlin, Germany for The Barn.
The Coffee Story: Lameen Abdul Malik
Lameen has been writing on his coffee blog for over 14 years now. He is also a Nobel Peace Prize winner and owned a coffee shop in Cape Town in 2010. He now continues his coffee dream in Dubai and has launched his coffee blend called From Coffee With Love.