Welcome to CoffeeU Season 4! Nathan and Brad are joined by Christopher Tickell (Baba Java's Homewood Cafe Manager) and Jayson Dobelstein (Baba Java's Meadowbrook Cafe Manager) fresh from their recent trip to the World of Coffee in Dubai.
In this opening episode of our three part series on the massive Middle East specialty coffee expo, the guys share what surprised them most: the explosion of bold co-fermented coffees (frankincense-infused anyone?), the intense focus on green coffee and business relationships over consumer giveaways, the sheer scale of the specialty scene (180+ roasters in Dubai alone), and how Baba Java’s Papua New Guinea and other offerings held their own against the global competition.
Hear their honest takeaways on jet lag vs. caffeine overload, why the Gulf market craves ultra fruity profiles, the value of seeing the full supply chain upstream, and why experiencing the show gave them fresh appreciation for the quality and mission behind every Baba Java cup.
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