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 2016, held in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, amid strong and diverse Gulf participation. The competition witnessed intense competition among 44 skilled baristas
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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 Forbes recently reported on the Lavazza Museum in Turin, Italy, describing it as a must-visit destination for coffee enthusiasts and anyone interested in Italian culture. The museum offers an immersive experience that goes beyond displaying artifacts, engaging visitors through history, technology, and the senses. The Origins of Lavazza Luigi Lavazza founded
Dubai – Qahwa World In 2025, the coffee market in Southern Russia experienced steady price growth alongside the expansion of café networks. Data from Check Index and Kontur.Fokus reveal key trends in Rostov Oblast and Krasnodar Krai. Rising Coffee Prices and Consumer Demand By December 2025, the average price of a cup of coffee in
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...
