Qima Cafe Speciality Coffee Review
Qima Cafe Speciality Coffee and Gourmet Dessert in London
The Birthplace Of Coffee
Coffee plants are native to the Western regions of Ethiopia and was recorded as a beverage as early as the 6th century, utilized by the Ottoman Empire.
However, Yemen is known as the first country in the world to trade coffee. The first time a human being ever farmed and cultivated coffee into the beans and beverage we know today was in Yemen. Yemen is recognised as a source of exceptional quality coffee around the world.
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About Qima Cafe and Coffee
Qima Café opened in London in 2022 and has been a popular pit stop for coffee, dessert and pastry lovers ever since. Yemen was the first country in the world to trade coffee and now, Qima Cafe is the first Lebanese tree to cup coffee shop in London!
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Qima Cafe has its roots in Qima Coffee, a reputable organization that ethically sources and trades coffee. Their coffee sourcing expertise has been sought after by renowned specialty roasters in over 40 countries across the globe.
Qima's mastery in coffee sourcing is evident in their curation and procurement of the world's most unique and highly sought-after coffees. Through partnerships with over 7,000 farmers, they continuously expand their network to bring us the best. With extensive knowledge in coffee genetics, they carefully select and obtain coveted varieties like Geishas, Sudan Rumes, and Yemenias to satisfy both seasoned coffee lovers and novices alike.
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The coffees that come from Qima's value chain have consistently achieved record-breaking prices, with the most recent numbers from the Best of Yemen coffee auction reaching almost $1,000 per kilogram for a single lot. However, there is more to their success than just high prices. Both aspiring and experienced baristas frequently use their beans in competitions and come out victorious.
Starting with just one community in Yemen, Qima has now grown to serve over 55 communities across the country. In order to increase their impact on a global scale, they have expanded their sourcing operations beyond Yemen. Establishing Qima Colombia in 2021 and Qima Ecuador in 2022. As a result, Qima Coffee is now renowned worldwide as a leading ethical coffee sourcing business, working with nearly 5000 farmers worldwide and supplying roasters and cafes in more than 40 countries.
Sustainable and Ethical Coffee
Through the 'Coffee Tree Per Cup' initiative Qima donate a young coffee tree to a coffee farmer in need for each cup of coffee sold. Coffee farmers are provided with with healthy, disease-free and resilient coffee trees and on average, Qima's farming partners earn over 400% more than the standard international market price.
Qima Cafe Review
Qima cafe transports you to another part of the world. As you arrive you'll notice a design with arched doorways and walls that look as if they're dusted with fine cocoa powder. Qima cafe is a beautiful place to work remotely as a laptop friendly establishment, seats do fill up quickly though. Enjoy table service as you take in the gentle sounds of Lebanese and popular music.
Qima cafe is famous for their fine pastry and cake selection. Including their unique dessert shaped like a miniature sack of coffee beans with the Yemen stamp.
Premium drinks like Ibrik and pour over coffees are made from Colombia el vergel coffee beans. A red and yellow caturra coffee variety, with sugar cane, chocolate and hazelnut tasting notes.
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I enjoyed the Ruby latte which is made with oat milk and can be served hot or cold. Freeze dried raspberry pieces adorn your latte and add a delightful tangy taste.
I enjoyed a Yemen honey brioche feuilletée pastry along with my latte, which was the perfect buttery sweet treat. To take home I got the chai roll - a twist on a cinnamon scroll and very tasty.
On my second visit we enjoyed savoury pastries with mushrooms and cheese. Both were flavoursome and expertly made. To drink I ordered the Qishr latte. It's similar to a chai latte but qima use the husk of coffee beans to flavour.
To finish, I enjoyed an almond pain au Chocolat and was not disappointed!