Probably taking a power nap before it starts roaring and roasting large amounts of coffee again.Ī tour is not complete without tasting some coffee, Milo brewed a Cortado using beans from Uganda Chanzo. There was a massive Probat roaster which made quite an impression. We were approached by Milo Sekulovic, Q grader and roaster, who showed us around the facility – the roastery, storage, packing and distribution station. The space is massive and straightforward, a very long barista bar capable of handling pesky walk-in customers like us. I still remember my first visit a year ago and again accompanying me was Lameen. I might have issues with my AC filter but I’m not complaining. Fun fact: the closer you get to this roastery, the smell of the coffee gets stronger. Grandmother Coffee Roastery is located in Al Quoz, you can find it here.Ĭypher opened its doors in 2016. It is one of those super-premium beans undergoing a complex double anaerobic fermentation process with notes of jasmine, plums and pineapple. What’s so special about this coffee? Let’s just say that this coffee hits the Panama Geisha out of the park. But recently Kim, junior roaster, who also competed in the UAE National Barista Championship 2021 made me try the Colombia Geisha Maximus. Their Carbonic Macerated Ethiopia from Project Origin is my all-time favorite. He still talks about coffee as his new-found passion and this is as refreshing as their coffee menu. The roastery is headed by Freddie and he has been in the coffee business for the past decade. Seats are set up by the bar designed for customers to interact with the baristas as they prepare your drink. The hanging clay pots above the bar give it a 3D wave like effect. This is by far one of the top ones for me. Grandmother‘s new roastery is voluminous, spacious and features a beautiful well-designed barista bar. All are equal in my opinion, and they have their own unique way of presenting the coffee to the customer. I just cannot find it in my heart to rate these roasters and their coffee. Brewing at home has become an important part of my morning routine, and good coffee ensures a good start to the day.ĭisclaimer: This is by no means an exhaustive list. This is why coffee has to ignite that spark on the taste buds. One out of every three coffee bags I buy end up not as exciting as I thought it would be. ![]() I have a mantra when I buy coffee that I follow very strictly i.e. I visit these roasteries often and I also find myself ordering their coffee regularly, to brew at home of course. Since Andy has done a post on specialty coffee shops in Dubai, I think a curated list on roasteries is a must. I started The Need for Coffee Blog earlier this year to share about my coffee experiences. Needless to say, I can also brew a decent cup of coffee on the V60. Ever since then, I have visited countless specialty cafes here in the UAE. ![]() I am Naveed and my interest in specialty coffee piqued when I won a Coffee Master Class with London Dairy Bistro in 2019.
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