Word of Coffee Dubai Is Back for Its Second Edition Next Month

Word of Coffee Dubai Is Back for Its Second Edition Next Month

Know Your Sweeteners: Agave: Part One — Indigenous Use

Known today primarily as a sweetener, agave can be traced back thousands of years. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Bruno Cervera via Unsplash Recently, we launched our brand new article series “Know Your Sweeteners,” where we’re discussing a variety of sweeteners and syrups, and analyzing the unique characteristics of each one. […]


A Recap of The Barista League’s Mystery Coffee Vacation in Colombia

The Barista League’s Mystery Coffee Vacation in Colombia is over, and we’ve got the scoop on all the fun! BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Vasileia Fanarioti and Juan Henao During the last week of February, the 2022 Barista League champions gathered in Colombia for this year’s Mystery Coffee Vacation. It was an […]


The Caripe Variety: A Groundbreaking Milestone in Venezuelan Coffee Farming

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3 All-Women Coffee Roasting Companies that Are Changing the Game

The world of specialty coffee is still largely governed by men, but these all-female specialty-coffee roasters are helping to close the gender gap. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Feature photo courtesy of Lot Zero/7Gr As is the case for many commercial sectors, the world of specialty coffee continues to display gender disparity along the entire […]

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How to roast anaerobically fermented coffee

Among the many different kinds of experimental processing methods, anaerobic fermentation is perhaps the most popular and intriguing. Interest in this processing technique is only growing, with more and more anaerobic fermented coffee available in cafés and roasteries around the world. Moreover, of all the advanced processing methods, this particular technique has one of the […]


U.S. Coffee Championships 2023 Baltimore Qualifiers Results

More than 100 competitors brought their talent to Baltimore to take part in six competitions, and 63 will progress to nationals in April. BY NATE KLOCKBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Matthew Temple courtesy of the U.S. Coffee Championships Last weekend, my hometown welcomed the U.S. Coffee Championships (USCC) qualifiers with the charm only Baltimore could […]


Is the World Barista Championship too exclusive & expensive for competitors?

There are a number of competitions in specialty coffee designed to test the skills and knowledge of industry professionals. However, many consider the World Barista Championship (WBC) to be one of the most esteemed and highly regarded events, acting as a platform to showcase excellence in the barista profession. There are many reasons to celebrate […]


Brewing at Home and On the Road with Darrin Daniel

We check in with the Cup of Excellence executive director to learn his current coffee-brewing habits. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Emre via Unsplash Brewing coffee is, for many coffee professionals, more than just a job.   They usually brew coffee every day, both for themselves and their customers. Perhaps they do it […]

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An Unfiltered History of Vietnamese Coffee

We explore the history of coffee in Vietnam and how the industry’s perception of Vietnamese coffee is evolving.  BY EMILY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by frank mckenna via Unsplash What do you think of when you hear the term “Vietnamese coffee”? For Kim Dam, founder of Portland Cà Phê, it extends far beyond […]


3 Elements Coffee: Supporting Veterans, One Cup at a Time  

The Australian roasting company helps to create opportunities for veteran communities.  BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of 3 Elements Coffee  Brisbane, Australia-based 3 Elements Coffee, founded by Navy veteran Terry McNally in 2016, has a mission to support the transition of ex-military personnel into the commercial workspace. To help achieve their goal and raise […]


Oklahoma’s T3 Roasters Completes a Historic Opening

Oklahoma-based coffee company T3 Roasters has opened a flagship brick-and-mortar roastery and coffee bar called T3 Coffee Co., inside a thoroughly remodeled historic building in downtown Collinsville. The building is…


An Unfiltered History of Vietnamese Coffee

We explore the history of coffee in Vietnam and how the industry’s perception of Vietnamese coffee is evolving.  BY EMILY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by frank mckenna via Unsplash What do you think of when you hear the term “Vietnamese coffee”? For Kim Dam, founder of Portland Cà Phê, it extends far beyond […]

Word of Coffee Dubai Is Back for Its Second Edition Next Month

Word of Coffee Dubai Is Back for Its Second Edition Next Month

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Word of Coffee Dubai Is Back for Its Second Edition Next Month

Specialty-coffee pros will be able to connect with the UAE’s growing coffee community at World of Coffee Dubai 2023.

BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI
SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT

Photos courtesy of Specialty Coffee Association

On January 11-13, 2023, Dubai will be transformed into a global hotspot of specialty coffee for the second consecutive year, as roasters, producers, baristas, and more come together to celebrate the best of the industry.

Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Center, World of Coffee Dubai is organized by DXB Live in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and the volunteer leaders of the SCA UAE Chapter. This year the event pays homage to Guatemala, represented by the brand Guatemalan Coffees; its three days will be packed with education, networking, and competitions.

A woman in a headscarf watched a man in glasses weigh out coffee for a pour over demonstration. Many people can be seen in the background watching baristas work. The table is stacked with white paper cups and coffee bags in different colors.
World of Coffee Dubai features a show floor focused entirely on exhibitors and delegates from the specialty-coffee and tea industry.

What’s On at Word of Coffee Dubai

On the show floor, you’ll be able to explore a range of exhibitors and delegates from the specialty-coffee and tea industries, including roasters, producers, and baristas. Visitors can join cupping sessions at the dedicated Cupping Room. At the Brew Bar, you can taste amazing coffees served by talented baristas from around the world.

For those looking for educational opportunities, the event will also host SCA lectures and workshops. Want to keep up with the latest trends and innovations? Don’t miss out on the Best New Product Competition & Display and the Coffee Design Awards. Finally, capping off an incredible weekend of coffee excellence and celebration will be the UAE National Coffee Championships, where the country’s best baristas will battle it out for the title of champion.

A woman in glasses demonstrates something in a plastic case with different colored liquids or solubles. Judges wearing masks and carrying clip boards listen and ask questions.
UAE National Coffee Championships will offer specialty-coffee lovers the opportunity to watch baristas compete and taste amazing coffees.

World of Coffee Dubai promises to be a celebration of excellence as the industry’s best unite in one place. With an exciting and diverse program, it’s the perfect opportunity to connect with other coffee professionals, build relationships, and create new business opportunities.

Five Years of World of Coffee Dubai Ahead

DXB Live and the SCA have signed an agreement to host the exhibition for five years in the region after the first World of Coffee Dubai, which took place in 2022 and drew more than 7,000 coffee professionals. The event was designed to bring together UAE’s coffee businesses and those looking to break into the Middle East’s blossoming coffee industry. It was held in conjunction with Expo 2020 Dubai at the Dubai Exhibition Center.

A barista with a headset, wearing a smooth canvas apron, holds two whisks in place while working on a coffee presentation. An assortment of scales and containers and other coffee paraphernalia block the view of his drink in process.
The first-ever World of Coffee Dubai drew more than 7,000 coffee professionals from across the region.

Yannis Apostolopoulos, chief executive officer of the Specialty Coffee Association, says, “It is our pleasure to partner with DXB LIVE, to set up this international exhibition, specialized in the coffee industry worldwide, which is ever-increasing in prominence according to the indicators and data. We are confident that the coffee industry in the Gulf region, the Middle East, and North Africa will witness unprecedented momentum in the coming years. The exhibition will create tremendous business opportunities and support the coffee trade in all countries of the region, which enjoy safety and economic stability.”

Three men in white, some with head coverings, sample coffees out of ceramic cupping vessels. They are standing at a long table under a white table cloth. Cupping vessels, coffee bags and spoons are neatly arranged down the length of the table.
Visitors will have the option to join cupping sessions in the Cupping Room and taste amazing coffees at the Brew Bar during the exhibition.

Get Involved

As someone who attended Word of Coffee Dubai’s first edition, I can attest to its success. The event offers an awesome opportunity for specialty-coffee businesses to connect with the ever-growing coffee community in the region. It’s a chance to show off products, network with customers and industry professionals, and gain valuable insights into this sector of the UAE’s growing economy. With many more years of Word of Coffee Dubai on the horizon, now is the time to get involved! For registration and more information, head to the event’s website.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Vasileia Fanarioti (she/her) is a senior online correspondent for Barista Magazine, and a freelance copywriter and editor with a primary focus on the coffee niche. She has also been a volunteer copywriter for the I’M NOT A BARISTA NPO, providing content to help educate people about baristas and their work. You can follow her adventures at thewanderingbean.net.

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Perfect Little Beans

Chinmey Hill Coffee uses specialty-grade beans with zero primary defects (such as black beans or sour beans) and less than five secondary defects (such as broken beans). This is important because primary defects will greatly affect the taste of the coffee. Having zero defects allows the coffee to be the most optimal flavor.

Window for Optimal Flavor

Chimney Hill Coffee ships our coffee the same day it was roasted, so you will receive it before it enters the window of optimal flavor.  This means you’ll never miss the opportunity to enjoy the coffee’s peak flavor.

Coffee Ratings

Coffee undergoes many scoring processes by professionals who achieved their Q Grader certification. Coffee is first graded when it’s green. If there are defects the coffee is determined to be “not-specialty grade”. For those coffees that pass green grading, they are sample roasted and cupped. (Cupping is the official term for critically tasting and scoring coffees. The official cupping form is standard worldwide, and where the 100-point scoring system comes from.) A coffee’s dry fragrance, wet aroma, flavor, aftertaste, body, acidity, balance, and overall impression are taken into consideration while uniformity issues and defects, will lower the overall score.

Specialty Coffee

Specialty coffee, coined by Erna Knutsen in 1974, refers to a coffee that receives a quality grading score of 80 percent or higher. While “premium” or “gourmet” seem like they’re synonymous with “specialty,” they simply are marketing terms with no defined standards. Specialty coffees are grown in specific and ideal micro-climates, and have distinctive and unique flavor profiles, with little to no defects.

Third-Wave Coffee

We’re currently in the third wave of coffee. The first wave of American coffee put pre-ground, vacuum-sealed cans in kitchens across America. The second wave started with the late ‘60s introduction of Peet’s coffee (by Alfred Peet) through the proliferation of Starbucks. The third wave of coffee focuses on origin transparency, nuanced flavors, and artisan roasting. The term “third wave” is synonymous with specialty coffee.

Word of Coffee Dubai Is Back for Its Second Edition Next Month

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