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Yemeni Coffee Culture Expands Rapidly Across the United States

Yemeni Coffee Culture Expands Rapidly Across the United States

SUNNYVALE – AP Hundreds of years ago, Yemen helped introduce coffee to the world. Today, the mountainous, war-affected country is exporting something new: its distinctive coffeehouse culture. Yemeni coffeehouses are rapidly expanding across the United States. According to Technomic, a restaurant industry consulting firm, the number of cafés operated by six major Yemeni-style chains grew

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World Cup Tasters 2026: 45 Nations Battle in Bangkok
News
May 2, 2026•5 Min Read

World Cup Tasters 2026: 45 Nations Battle in Bangkok

World of Coffee Asia | BITEC Bangkok | May 7–10, 2026 BANGKOK — QAHWA WORLD The world’s most discriminating tongues are heading to Thailand. From May 7 to 9, 2026, the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) will host the 2026 World Cup Tasters Championship (WCTC), presented by Porland, as part of World of

close-up shot of a barista holding a dark green cup of specialty coffee featuring intricate latte art.
News
May 2, 2026•5 Min Read

Your Morning Cup, Smarter Than You Think

Dubai – Qahwa World That morning cup of coffee might do more than just wake you up—it could enhance your mood and mental performance even if you skip the caffeine entirely. There are coffee benefits without caffeine that are worth exploring. In fact, coffee benefits without caffeine can be seen across several areas of health

Two baristas preparing drinks at a Luckin Coffee counter under a blue deer logo.
News
May 2, 2026•5 Min Read

Luckin Coffee unveils $300M share buyback

Dubai – Qahwa World Luckin Coffee has reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, highlighted by a major share repurchase program and continued rapid expansion across its global store network. These results have drawn fresh attention to the recent Luckin Coffee share buyback. The company posted net revenues of approximately RMB 12.0 billion (US$1.7–1.76 billion) for the

Coffee Futures Rebound as Dollar Weakness Triggers Short Covering
News
May 1, 2026•5 Min Read

Coffee Futures Rebound as Dollar Weakness Triggers Short Covering

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee prices climbed back from one-and-a-half-week lows on Friday, ending the session in positive territory. The turnaround came as the U.S. dollar dropped to a two-week low, prompting traders to cover short positions in the coffee market. This price recovery was also influenced by coffee futures short covering as traders adjusted

Barista behind a modern cafe counter taking an order from two customers.
News
May 1, 2026•5 Min Read

Sweden Experiments With a Café Run by an AI Manager

Stockholm – Qahwa World In the quiet Vasastan neighborhood of Stockholm, at Norrbackagatan 48, Andon Café looks like any other minimalist coffee shop. Small plants adorn the tables, gray walls create a calm atmosphere, and customers enjoy avocado toast and frothy lattes. Yet behind the scenes, this café is part of a bold real-world experiment:

An Extraordinary Interview with Professor Chahan Yeretzian, Pioneer of Cell-Grown Coffee
Interview
May 1, 2026•5 Min Read

An Extraordinary Interview with Professor Chahan Yeretzian, Pioneer of Cell-Grown Coffee

Dubai – Ali Alzakary For three decades, Professor Chahan Yeretzian has been one of the most respected voices in coffee science. As Emeritus Professor of Analytical Chemistry and head of the ZHAW Coffee Excellence Centre at the Zurich University of Applied Science (ZHAW) in Switzerland, he has witnessed every major shift in how we understand,

Workers spreading green coffee beans on large raised drying beds under a clear blue sky in a mountainous plantation.
News
May 1, 2026•5 Min Read

Honduran coffee production surges to 5.53 million bags

IHCAFE forecasts continued growth in 2026/27 supported by plant nutrition, area expansion, and new plantations; exports rise 7.5% but differentiated coffee share drops sharply in early data. TEGUCIGALPA — Qahwa World Honduras will produce 5.53 million 60 kilogram bags of coffee in the 2025/26 marketing year, a 6.3 percent increase from the previous cycle, according

Dubai Technicians Competition 2026 Returns for 2nd Edition
News
Apr 30, 2026•5 Min Read

Dubai Technicians Competition 2026 Returns for 2nd Edition

 Register Now for a Chance to Win the Oscar II Coffee Machine Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee technicians from around the world are being called to prove their skills on one of the industry’s biggest stages. The Dubai Technicians Competition 2026 – 2nd Edition, officially known as the Simonelli Technicians Competition, is set to take

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An Extraordinary Interview with Professor Chahan Yeretzian, Pioneer of Cell-Grown Coffee
Interview

An Extraordinary Interview with Professor Chahan Yeretzian, Pioneer of Cell-Grown Coffee

Dubai – Ali Alzakary For three decades, Professor Chahan Yeretzian has been one of the most respected voices in coffee science. As Emeritus Professor of Analytical Chemistry and head of...

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Coffee Break Dubai: Government Confidence, Market Shifts, and Hard Truths Facing the Coffee Industry
Coffee Community

Coffee Break Dubai: Government Confidence, Market Shifts, and Hard Truths Facing the Coffee Industry

Dubai — Qahwa World The first Coffee Break forum, held yesterday in Dubai, brought together senior leaders from the coffee, hospitality, logistics, media, and investment sectors to discuss the growing...

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From Vilnius to the World: The Story Behind Huracán Coffee’s Historic Win
Interview

From Vilnius to the World: The Story Behind Huracán Coffee’s Historic Win

An exclusive interview with Vytautas Kratulis, founder of the World’s Best Coffee Roaster 2026 Dubai – Ali Alzakary When Huracán Coffee was crowned World’s Best Coffee Roaster 2026 at the...

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Escape: The “Sanctuary” Philosophy Reconnecting Sharjah’s Community Over Coffee
Coffee Community

Escape: The “Sanctuary” Philosophy Reconnecting Sharjah’s Community Over Coffee

Sharjah – Qahwa World Nestled in a serene corner of Al Heera Beach, one of Sharjah’s newest leisure destinations near the Ajman border, “Escape Cafe/Community” stands as more than just...

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An Extraordinary Interview with Professor Chahan Yeretzian, Pioneer of Cell-Grown Coffee
Interview
May 1, 2026•64 Min Read

An Extraordinary Interview with Professor Chahan Yeretzian, Pioneer of Cell-Grown Coffee

From Vilnius to the World: The Story Behind Huracán Coffee’s Historic Win
Interview
Apr 23, 2026•32 Min Read

From Vilnius to the World: The Story Behind Huracán Coffee’s Historic Win

From Café Culture to Home Precision: How GCC Consumers Are Redefining Coffee with Sage
Interview
Apr 15, 2026•38 Min Read

From Café Culture to Home Precision: How GCC Consumers Are Redefining Coffee with Sage

A Quiet Craft: Kaffa Oslo’s Discipline, Cupping, and Roasting
Interview
Apr 11, 2026•19 Min Read

A Quiet Craft: Kaffa Oslo’s Discipline, Cupping, and Roasting

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Nestlé Officially Confirms Sale of Blue Bottle Coffee to Owner of China’s Luckin Coffee
Coffee Community
Apr 26, 2026•12 Min Read

Nestlé Officially Confirms Sale of Blue Bottle Coffee to Owner of China’s Luckin Coffee

Mokha 1450 Immersive Coffee Experience Redefines Tasting in Dubai
Coffee Community
Apr 26, 2026•12 Min Read

Mokha 1450 Immersive Coffee Experience Redefines Tasting in Dubai

Qahwah House: Bringing the Soul of Yemeni Coffee to Cahaba Heights
Coffee Community
Apr 25, 2026•12 Min Read

Qahwah House: Bringing the Soul of Yemeni Coffee to Cahaba Heights

Coffee Break Dubai: Government Confidence, Market Shifts, and Hard Truths Facing the Coffee Industry
Coffee Community
Apr 24, 2026•20 Min Read

Coffee Break Dubai: Government Confidence, Market Shifts, and Hard Truths Facing the Coffee Industry

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World Cup Tasters 2026: 45 Nations Battle in Bangkok
News
May 2, 2026•10 Min Read

World Cup Tasters 2026: 45 Nations Battle in Bangkok

Your Morning Cup, Smarter Than You Think
News
May 2, 2026•15 Min Read

Your Morning Cup, Smarter Than You Think

Luckin Coffee unveils $300M share buyback
News
May 2, 2026•11 Min Read

Luckin Coffee unveils $300M share buyback

Coffee Futures Rebound as Dollar Weakness Triggers Short Covering
News
May 1, 2026•12 Min Read

Coffee Futures Rebound as Dollar Weakness Triggers Short Covering

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Mokha1450 /  Luxury Specialty coffee Dubai

Mokha1450 / Luxury Specialty coffee Dubai

One such story combines all these classic ingredients. It began in Yemen at the ancient port of Mokha in 1450. For it is here the heart of coffee culture first started to beat and as this tale began to unfold, a tradition emerged that would forever change the World.

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Your Morning Cup, Smarter Than You Think
Studies

Your Morning Cup, Smarter Than You Think

Dubai – Qahwa World That morning cup of coffee might do more than just wake you up—it could enhance your mood and mental performance even if you skip the caffeine...

Qahwa World•May 2, 2026•15 min read
Honduran coffee production surges to 5.53 million bags
Studies

Honduran coffee production surges to 5.53 million bags

IHCAFE forecasts continued growth in 2026/27 supported by plant nutrition, area expansion, and new plantations; exports rise 7.5% but differentiated coffee share drops sharply in early data. TEGUCIGALPA — Qahwa...

Qahwa World•May 1, 2026•30 min read
Korean Innovation Transforms Coffee Waste into High-Performance Thermal Insulation
Studies

Korean Innovation Transforms Coffee Waste into High-Performance Thermal Insulation

SEOUL – Qahwa World As the global search intensifies for effective solutions to both the climate crisis and the growing burden of organic waste, a recent scientific breakthrough offers an...

Qahwa World•Apr 29, 2026•14 min read
Global Roadmap to Accelerate the Genetic Improvement of Robusta Coffee
Studies

Global Roadmap to Accelerate the Genetic Improvement of Robusta Coffee

Dubai – Qahwa World At a time when the global coffee sector stands at a historic crossroads, the journal Frontiers in Plant Science has published one of the most significant...

Qahwa World•Apr 25, 2026•15 min read