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ReflectionsHaraz – Qahwa World High in Yemen’s rugged western highlands, the Haraz region stands as one of the world’s most demanding and refined coffee-growing landscapes. Farming coffee here is not merely an agricultural activity; it is a disciplined system built on manual labor, inherited knowledge, and a deep respect for natural cycles. At Jabalbon Estate,</p>
ReflectionsAMMAN — Qahwa World Xinhua News Agency has published a report highlighting the growing role of coffee in Jordanian daily life, as changing lifestyles and urban expansion reshape long-standing consumption patterns across the country. According to the report, coffee in Jordan is no longer limited to social occasions and formal gatherings. Instead, it has become</p>
ReflectionsBy: Maya Maceka Global coffee consumption continues to rise, with billions of cups consumed every day. In the United States alone, roughly two-thirds of adults drink coffee daily, making it one of the most popular beverages nationwide. While coffee is deeply embedded in daily life and culture, its growing demand comes with significant environmental and</p>
ReflectionsDubai – Qahwa World Surging coffee prices have not pushed consumers to abandon their daily cup. Instead, higher costs are reshaping how coffee is consumed. As global inflation weighs on household budgets, many consumers are adjusting purchasing habits rather than giving up a routine that has become embedded in everyday life. Market indicators show that</p>
ReflectionsHow an ancient hybridisation in East Africa, a handful of historical bottlenecks and a quiet tug-of-war between subgenomes still shape aroma, sweetness, acidity and resilience in modern coffee. BY: Dr. Steffen Schwarz, Coffee Consulate If coffee were a person, Coffea arabica would be the one with the complicated family history, the enviable charisma, and an</p>
ReflectionsDubai – Qahwa World Fresh delays to the European Union’s deforestation rules have sparked mixed reactions across the global coffee sector. The updated timeline pushes the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to the end of December 2026, following a second vote in the European Parliament earlier this year, where 402 members supported the extension and</p>
ReflectionsDubai – Qahwa World The specialty coffee sector is undergoing a radical transformation in post-harvest processing. The emergence of co-fermentation—the practice of introducing non-coffee organic substrates during fermentation—has created a new category of flavor profiles. This article explores the mechanics of this method, the regulatory challenges regarding allergens and labeling, and the philosophical debate defining</p>
ReflectionsBy: Antonella Ilaria Totaro Across major coffee-producing regions such as Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia, Ethiopia, and India, millions of small growers continue to sustain a global industry that serves billions of cups each day. With more than 12 million farms cultivating coffee over more than 10 million hectares, the sector remains deeply tied to the</p>
ReflectionsDubai – Qahwa World Brazil, the largest producer of coffee globally, is gradually changing its approach to cultivation as climate change challenges traditional arabica crops. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and increased disease pressure are encouraging more farmers to invest in robusta, a coffee variety that tolerates heat better and offers a stronger, more bitter flavor</p>
ReflectionsDubai – Qahwa World The coffee industry is witnessing an unprecedented transformation, reshaping itself under pressures that span climate, economics, trade, and consumer behavior. The World Coffee Portal’s recent two-part analytical study, titled “Coffee’s New World Order”, provides a deep dive into these sweeping changes, offering a comprehensive view of how the global coffee system</p>
ReflectionsHopong, Myanmar – Qahwa World In a landmark moment for sustainable development in Myanmar, the Green Gold Cooperative (GGC) has inaugurated its central coffee processing plant in southern Shan State, marking a significant shift for communities that historically relied on opium poppy cultivation. The facility reflects a decade-long journey during which farmers have transitioned from</p>
ReflectionsDubai – Qahwa World Investor interest in some of the world’s largest coffee companies is declining after weak crop harvests, U.S. tariffs, and rising prices led to reduced coffee demand among Western consumers. This has resulted in slower sales and weaker valuations in a global market valued at more than $400 billion. Meanwhile, achieving success</p>
