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A Recap of the Aiya Matcha Masterclass
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A Recap of the Aiya Matcha Masterclass

Matcha has been all the rage lately, and for good reason! Coffee enthusiasts were invited to learn about the artistry of matcha and discover its rich history, benefits, and true flavor. The attendees learned how to make ceremonial-grade matcha and much more thanks to Aiya, Victoria Arduino and Alpro.

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The Coffee Collective #07: International Coffee Day
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The Coffee Collective #07: International Coffee Day

Today, coffee is more than just a daily pick-me-up; it’s a chance to reflect on the challenges faced by coffee growers around the world.

With rising prices and decreasing supply, the coffee crisis is real. As we enjoy our cups, let’s remember the journey from bean to brew and support those who make it possible.

Here’s to appreciating coffee, not just for its flavor, but for the hands that bring it to life.

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The Coffee Collective #05: Prioritizing health and self-care
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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.

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The Coffee Collective #04: Reading can damage your ignorance
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The Coffee Collective #04: Reading can damage your ignorance

After my little rant in the previous newsletter about not reading, I took it upon myself to read every moment I got, every free time I had, especially every time I pulled out my phone to browse social media. In this week’s newsletter, I cover my Substack recommendations, Below Zero Beans by Blacksmith, the ultimate coffee + pastry pairing experience in Dubai, Exploring Flavor Wheel Workshop with Irina Sharipova and much more.

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The Coffee Collective #02: it has been a busy week
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The Coffee Collective #02: it has been a busy week

It has been a busy week. Event after event in peak summer. In this week’s newsletter, I cover th upcoming Puerto Rico Cupping in collaboration with ROR Coffee Solutions, the grand opening of bkry, the success of Harvesting Sustainability, the Hadsel Coffee Cupping at Grandmother Coffee Roastery and the Papermill Coffee I have been brewing from The Coffeevine May Box.

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Hosting my First Event: Slurp and Socialize
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Hosting my First Event: Slurp and Socialize

Have you heard? We are hosting the coffee community to Slurp and Socialize, a coffee cupping and networking event on the 23rd of April at the Victoria Arduino Experience Lab in Dubai. We are bringing coffees from some of the finest roasteries around the world and the UAE.

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