Dubai – Qahwa World The Speciality Coffee Association UAE has released the list of 12 finalists for the 2026 UAE National Roasting Championship, which will take place alongside the World of Coffee Dubai exhibition from January 18 to 20, 2026. Topping the list is Nizam Pasha Lolowang from Espressi with 243 points, followed by Carlo
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A Comprehensive Expert Guide to Coffee and Health Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee is no longer viewed merely as a morning stimulant or a daily habit. Over the past two decades, it has become one of the most extensively studied beverages in nutritional science. A growing body of research now suggests that coffee—when consumed thoughtfully—may
Ras Al Khaimah – Qahwa World Omani barista Loay AlHattali, representing Historia Roastery from the Sultanate of Oman, was crowned champion of the second edition of the Gulf Coffee Maker Competition 2026, held in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, amid strong and diverse Gulf participation. The competition witnessed intense competition among 44 skilled baristas
Is This Good News or Bad News? By Ennio Cantergiani Owner and Managing Director, L’Académie du Café – Switzerland For more than twenty years, we have treated a single number as the ultimate truth about coffee quality. 86.25 vs. 87.00 — as if the second coffee were objectively better. But in sensory science, a score
Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee futures ended lower on Thursday after surrendering earlier gains, pressured by a strengthening U.S. dollar that prompted investors to reduce long positions. March arabica coffee futures declined about 0.8%, while March robusta futures slipped slightly, losing roughly 0.3% by the close. The pullback came as the U.S. Dollar Index climbed
Addis Ababa – Qahwa World Ethiopia is strengthening its coffee sector by expanding value-added exports and deepening strategic cooperation with China, particularly in agriculture and coffee, according to senior government officials. Ethiopia and China are elevating their agricultural cooperation beyond trade into a strategic partnership, with coffee emerging as a central pillar of collaboration. China
Dubai – Qahwa World The World Food Programme (WFP) has released a report highlighting the results of the Resilient Coffee-Growing Communities project in Guatemala’s Dry Corridor, designed to help farmers adapt to climate change and improve food security. The report notes that the Dry Corridor is increasingly affected by unpredictable weather, with scorching, dry days
LONDON — Qahwa World Few words have travelled as far, or gathered as much cultural sediment, as coffee. In a recent editorial reflection, Phoebe Nicholson, Executive Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, turned the lexicographical spotlight on a term that, she notes, is “very close to the OED editors’ hearts.” The story of coffee in
Dubai – Qahwa World Over the past decade, specialty Colombian coffee in the Middle East has largely been defined by small, limited harvests known as microlots. Celebrated for their unique flavors and seasonal character, these microlots helped elevate café culture, introduce consumers to Colombian coffee, and establish the region as one of the fastest-growing specialty
Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee has long been praised for its potential health benefits, but new research suggests that timing may be just as important as quantity. A recent study...
Dubai – Qahwa World For many travelers, a cup of coffee is the first comfort requested after takeoff. But a new U.S. study suggests that the water used to brew...
Dubai – Qahwa World Demand for decaffeinated coffee in the United States is estimated at USD 8.3 million in 2025 and is forecast to increase to USD 16.0 million by...
Dubai – Qahwa World While clinical research consistently highlights the health-promoting properties of coffee, a critical variable often remains unaddressed in public discourse: the impact of added sugar. A comprehensive...
