Sharing my coffee experiences on The Blog
From Darjeeling to Dubai: Sonam Sherpa's Coffee Story
Sonam is a man of many talents. While coffee brewing might come to mind first, his true strength lies in his unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of perfection. It was a genuine pleasure to feature him on The Coffee Story, an interview series that highlights people in our vibrant coffee community, sharing their stories to inspire others.
Rising Through the Ranks with Mohammad Reza
Reza started his journey washing dishes more than a decade ago. Fast forward to today, he is heading multiple verticals for one of the biggest coffee roasteries in Oman. You don’t have to look far to be inspired. Read how through his hard work and determination he rose through the ranks of an industry he is extremely passionate about.
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.
What I Learned from Patrik Rolf
In the world of coffee, Patrik Rolf and April Coffee Roasters need no introduction. His new book, From Nerd to Pro, is a great read. He gives the reality behind opening a coffee business and it’s not all flowers and rainbows. I have pulled out some of the best insights and wrote how I resonated with it in this new article.
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.
Coterra Coffee Roasters: Passionate Coffee Roasting and a Wealth of Information
Coterra is a roastery that first got my attention during World of Coffee Dubai, now that I think of it. Their distinct green packaging instantly caught my eye during the event. This is also their running theme in the roastery based in Umm Ramoul.
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.