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

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

Brewing at Home and on the Road with Justin Pierce

In this series, we ask coffee professionals how they like to drink their coffee while at home and when traveling. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Feature photo courtesy of Justin Pierce Coffee professionals tend to spend most of their days brewing coffee. Baristas brew coffee behind the bar for their customers. Roasters brew it to […]


Why it’s easier for wealthier producers to grow specialty coffee

It takes money – and sometimes a lot – to grow specialty coffee. Producers not only need to continuously maintain and improve quality and yields, but they also have to invest back into their farms. Whether it’s replacing equipment and machinery or planting more resilient varieties, producers need to turn a profit to operate their […]


Understanding the Process: Anaerobic Processing

We continue our series on fermentation with a look at the anaerobic process, which has quickly become a favorite in cafés worldwide. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Bram de Hoog for Ally Coffee A simple cup of well-brewed coffee can have endless variations of flavors and aromas. These are closely linked to […]


Test Drive: Update Your Grinding With More Comandante Grinder Accessories

The popular hand grinder has more to offer with a new line of tools and accessories now available. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Feature photo by Tanya Nanetti To brew the perfect cup of coffee, it’s important to choose the right coffee equipment. One essential is a reliable coffee grinder. Most coffee lovers start with a […]

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

Bypass coffee brewing: How can it improve extraction?

There is a lot of science to brewing coffee. Whether knowingly or unknowingly, we trigger – and try to control – an almost endless number of chemical reactions to achieve the perfect extraction. To do so, we have to tweak different variables – such as grind size, temperature, and coffee-to-water ratio – to get the […]


Girlsplaining Workshop Unites Women in Coffee in Quito, Ecuador

Meet Camila Khalifé, the brains behind Girlsplaining, a unique coffee learning experience with an emphasis on creating space for women in the industry. BY JORDAN BUCHANANSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Camila Khalifé Men may hold most of the positions of authority and teaching roles within the specialty-coffee industry, but Camila Khalifé, the owner […]


Understanding the Process: Double Fermentation

Continuing our series on coffee processing, we learn about double fermentation, a term that can refer to several different processes. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Cafe Imports Editor’s note: Check out other entries in our “Understanding the Process“ series here. When exploring the wonderful world of high-quality coffee, you’ll discover that no […]


Test Drive: Update Your Grinding With More Comandante Grinder Accessories

The popular hand grinder has more to offer with a new line of tools and accessories now available. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Feature photo by Tanya Nanetti To brew the perfect cup of coffee, it’s important to choose the right coffee equipment. One essential is a reliable coffee grinder. Most coffee lovers start with a […]

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

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 […]


4 Cool Cafés to Try Out in Bologna

Bologna, the Italian city home to the world’s oldest university, is traditionally famous for its food and drink—and it has some stellar specialty cafés. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Annie Spratt via Unsplash Bologna is home to the oldest university in the world and is the unofficial “capital“ of the porticos […]


Conflict in the Red Sea: Why coffee roasters need to prepare for shipping delays

Like many other industries, conditions in the coffee supply chain can change quickly, and in turn, have a huge impact on all actors and stakeholders. Price volatility is one of the more pertinent – which is influenced by many factors. These include fluctuations in supply and demand, extreme or unexpected weather events, global economic downturn, […]


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 […]

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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Jan 31, 2024 |

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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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