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The Coffee Story: Herman Jubya
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The Coffee Story: Herman Jubya

I first met Herman briefly at the old branch of Coffee Architecture, at that time he brewed an Ethiopian Cup of Excellence on a Cortado roasted by Archers, needless to say it was excellent. They were on the process of moving to a new location at Saadiyat Island overlooking the beach.

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Brewing Coffee the Ethiopian Way
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Brewing Coffee the Ethiopian Way

For the coffee lovers, Ethiopia is a buzz word making Ethiopian coffee probably the most popular origin here in the UAE next to Brazil. As per legend, coffee was actually discovered in this African country by a goat herder named Kaldi. His goats were more “jumpy” than usual after eating from a plant with small red fruits.

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The Coffee Story
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The Coffee Story

Have you ever wondered who’s behind the cup of coffee served to you? When it comes to me, I am very intrigued and often watch closely what is happening behind the barista bar. I’m not trying to be creepy here, but my aim is to learn from their work flow and spot any unusual brewing methods, if any, which is usually a conversation starter.

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Roast Story - Artisan Coffee Roasters
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Roast Story - Artisan Coffee Roasters

On my days off, I love exploring new coffee places. But, when I am working I’ll make it a point to do a quick google search and find a coffee pit stop. Most of the new cafes and roasters that I discover are through Instagram and suggestions from friends, but this time I was very surprised when the recommendation came from somewhere I didn’t expect.

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What I’m Brewing: Ethiopia Halo Beriti and Panama Graciano Cruz by Archers
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What I’m Brewing: Ethiopia Halo Beriti and Panama Graciano Cruz by Archers

I knew Archers meant business when I first brewed their Costa Rica H17. This coffee was super complex and every time I changed my recipe, I got different notes. Strong notes of green apple one time, and sweet and sour pineapple the other time. Was it my inability To brew consistently or was it just magic? Let’s go with the former because I love experimenting.

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