Loading page...
Please wait...
ReflectionsBy: Naveed Syed The first edition of Youth Academy Middle East officially came to an end last week. If you haven’t heard of it, here’s the short version: it’s an initiative by the Simonelli Group, announced a year ago, built specifically for young people who want to build a real career in coffee. Six scholarships,</p>
ReflectionsVienna – Qahwa World Vienna’s coffeehouse culture stands at the core of the city’s identity, functioning not just as places to drink coffee, but as long-established social and cultural spaces that define the rhythm of urban life. In 2026, this tradition becomes a primary gateway for discovering the city, especially for travelers from the Gulf</p>
ReflectionsBy Fionn Pooler Coffee is cheap. Despite rising retail prices over the past few years, it remains affordable for the bulk of consumers in the Global North. Because coffee is inexpensive, we drink a lot of it—more than two billion cups every day, worldwide. It’s all too easy to take coffee for granted. Instead of</p>
ReflectionsBy: Lucy Wen When coffee first arrived in China, people didn’t even know what to call it. Some called it “Black Wine.” Others drank it as a digestive aid. At one point, it was even sold in pharmacies as cough medicine. While this seems amusing today, it reveals a key lesson: how a completely foreign</p>
ReflectionsBy Dr. Taniyaa Bakshhi In today’s fast-paced environment, feelings of fatigue, low energy, and stress are increasingly common. Experts note that daily dietary choices can play a significant role in influencing both physical health and emotional well-being. Certain foods, when consumed consistently, may help promote a sense of calm, stability, and sustained energy. In recognition</p>
Reflections12 Rules for an Elegant and Mindful Café Experience Dubai – Qahwa Word In 2026, coffee is no longer just a morning drink. It reflects modern life: digital speed, environmental awareness, remote work, and the human need for genuine connection in a fast-paced world. From London and Berlin streets to traditional cafés in Dubai, cafés</p>
ReflectionsBy: Dr. Steffen Schwarz, Coffee Consulate The future of circular coffee will not be determined by innovation alone, but by whether standards, policies and institutions recognise what coffee is becoming before the market moves on. For many years, the coffee industry focused on taste, trade and technology, while policy was mostly background noise through customs,</p>
ReflectionsDubai – Qahwa World A cup of coffee for less than one euro is no longer a rare promotion. It is becoming a daily reality in some of Europe’s busiest cities, and it is starting to change how people think about their coffee. Step off a crowded morning train in Berlin or London and the</p>
ReflectionsDubai – Qahwa World The global coffee industry continues to evolve at a striking pace, shaped by a mix of record-breaking achievements, scientific discoveries, corporate expansion, and structural challenges. Recent developments from different parts of the world offer a revealing snapshot of where coffee stands today—and where it may be heading. A defining moment came</p>
ReflectionsAmsterdam / Texas / Massachusetts – Qahwa World The completion of Keurig Dr Pepper’s acquisition of JDE Peet’s is no longer the story itself. The real focus now shifts to what this deal means for the future of the global coffee industry. With the transaction valued at approximately $18 billion now finalized, attention is turning</p>
ReflectionsDubai – Qahwa World On April 1st, while many are busy with April Fools’ pranks, coffee lovers celebrate a more grounded occasion: Instant Coffee Day. The date is no coincidence,it marks the launch of Nescafé in 1938, a breakthrough that turned a luxury ritual into a global household staple. The Evolution of a Quick Cup</p>
ReflectionsDubai – Qahwa World Walk down a Jakarta side street at 7 a.m. and you can watch Indonesia’s coffee story unfold in real time: a plastic stool at a warung, a QR code on a grab-and-go kiosk, and a young professional ordering a single-origin pour-over on her way to the office. Indonesia is no longer</p>
