Sharing my coffee experiences on The Blog
Coffee Isn't Just Waking You Up, It's Looking After You Too
I don’t think twice about how much coffee I drink. But almost everyone around me has a story about coffee turning on them at some point. Turns out most of what we’ve been taught to fear about it doesn’t hold up. Here’s what’s actually in your cup, why it might be one of the better things you do for your heart, and why the safe caffeine limit is a lot higher than most people think.
Coffee Break Vol. 2: Dubai’s Next Chapter, Told Over Coffee
At Coffee Break Vol. 2, the conversation moved beyond the industry and into the city itself. Vol. 1 was about the industry. Vol. 2 was about the city. Who is building Dubai's next chapter, what it is costing them, and why the community that showed up during a difficult period is the most important story being told right now.
Coffee Break Vol. 1: The Most Honest Coffee Conversation I Have Sat In
Green coffee prices are at record highs, shipping costs are climbing, and consumer behavior has shifted. At Coffee Break Vol. 1 in Dubai, the people navigating all of this sat in a room and talked honestly about where the industry is heading and what to do about it.
How to Tell If Your Matcha Is Actually Ceremonial-Grade (And Why Most Isn't)
Not all matcha is ceremonial-grade and the difference matters more than most café owners realize. After a matcha training session with Aiya Matcha at Mokha 1450, here's a practical guide to identifying authentic ceremonial-grade matcha, understanding the supply chain, and sourcing it right for your business.
When Design Meets Coffee: The Opening of Modora and Mokha 1450
An evening where design met coffee — the opening of Modora Home Dubai and Mokha 1450’s newest boutique in Umm Suqeim celebrated craftsmanship, creativity, and timeless beauty. Together, they created more than a space; they created a feeling — a harmony of luxury, artistry, and authenticity.
The Coffee Collective #10: and it begins..
The coffee event season started three weeks ago. It’s shaping up to be a busy season for the specialty coffee community, and this marathon of events will keep going strong until World of Coffee Dubai early next year. I am excited, are you?!
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.
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.