Discover the Rich & Authentic Flavors of Dubai’s RAW Coffee Company
If you are a fellow coffee lover, then you’ll agree that there is nothing better than the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning. Dubai is a dream haven for coffee lovers with the various types of coffee and the amount of cafes that are dotted across the city. From cozy cafes to bustling roasteries, there’s no shortage of places to get your caffeine fill in Dubai. The city is most famous for having a variety of unique and aesthetically pleasing cafes. But if you are tired from the usual Starbucks, Mcd's or Tim Horton’s and want to try something new then you’ve got to check out RAW Coffee Company. This specialty coffee roaster in Dubai has taken the city by storm with its commitment to sustainability, high-quality coffee and its community involvement. It provides one of the best Arabic coffees in Dubai.
Let’s take a closer look at what makes RAW Coffee Company stand out from the rest.
What is Arabic Coffee?
Arabic coffee is a popular variant of brewed coffee and is quite popular in Dubai. It is also known as ‘Qahwa’ and is served in a small cup with a floral pattern known as Finjan, which is a symbol of Arab hospitality. Arabic coffee is made from 'Arabica beans,' which are grown 1000 to 2000 meters above sea level and account for 60-70 percent of global coffee production. These beans originated in Ethiopia, then spread to Yemen, Mecca, Egypt, the Levant, Turkey, and finally to Europe, resulting in global popularity. Soon after, other countries including as Indonesia, Sudan, Kenya, Central America, Southeast Asia, and China began planting Arabica beans and shipping them to places where the exquisite flavor of these beans was yet unknown. Today, all these countries grow Arabica coffee beans, which are famous throughout the world for their quality and purity.
About RAW Coffee Company
RAW Coffee Company is a home-grown coffee brand in Dubai that serves premium quality specialty coffee. The coffee beans are sourced from around the world, roasted with care to offer single origin coffee and coffee blends. It was founded in 2007 by Kim Thompson and Matt Toogood, two coffee connoisseurs with a passion for ethically sourced organic beans and a desire to bring specialty coffee to the people of Dubai. The company first started out by supplying high-quality roasts of 100 per cent original Arabica beans to many of the city’s coffee shops. As word of their exceptional coffee spread, the founders decided to take their business to the next level. They opened their first café in Al Quoz, an industrial area of Dubai. The café was a huge success and RAW Coffee Company soon became a popular destination for coffee lovers in Dubai. Today, customers come here to sip on a perfectly brewed (single-origin or specialty) coffee and to better understand the journey of a coffee bean on a tour of the roastery.
RAW sources premium green beans from around the world and have selected the niche specialty market looking for quality and sustainability. It is important for them that their beans are ethically sourced and the farmers growing the coffee are treated fairly and can make a sustainable living. The founders realized that coffee is not just about the beans, its about how much care is put into the sourcing and roasting. It’s also about managing other variables like water quality, training, and finding the right equipment manufacturers.
At RAW Dubai, you can buy quality specialty coffee inhouse, online or take up their subscription and have your coffee delivered to your doorstep regualrly. You can also buy cold brews, café goods like oat milk and honey, brewing equipment like brewers, grinders, scales, kettles and espresso equipment like milk pitchers, filter basket, espresso machines and other accessories. They also have SCA training courses for not just baristas but also coffee enthusiast who want to learn the art of making coffee. RAW is even a wholesaler of coffee and commercial equipment.
The three main core values of the RAW Coffee Company are:
• LOCAL – Providing locally roasted specialty coffee, is what they do best. They offer specialty coffee freshly roasted at their warehouse in Al Quoz. It is the heart and soul of everything they do at RAW. Their range of coffees reflect their attention to detail and a quality like no other.
• ETHICAL – RAW believes in Ethical trade and is committed to ethical and honest partnerships. They practice fair trade and care about their products, suppliers, processes and staff. They also care about the environment. Their vision is a world where all workers are free from exploitation and discrimination, and enjoy conditions of freedom, security, and equity.
• DIRECT – They have strong direct relationships with their growers and partners at origin, promoting traceability, trust, and clear communication. This is mutually beneficial in improving the quality of the green coffee they roast for you.
Best Selling Coffee and Must try’s:
Their bestselling Coffees are the Burundi Businde Coffee, Black Tie Coffee Blend, Colombian Decaf Nude Coffee, Peruvian Chota Coffee, Colombian Asopep Coffee and Working Coffee Blend. You can also try their recently launched Mexican Zongolica Coffee, Colombian Villa Maria Decaf Coffee, Guatemalan La Colemenita Coffee, Guatemalan San Juan Buena Coffee, Colombian Monteverde Geisha Honey Coffee and the ReadyRAW Peru Chota Coffee if you love your coffee full of flavors.
Visit their website to check out the wide variety of coffee blends and single origin coffee they have put on sale.
RAW Coffee Company Subscription:
RAW also offers a coffee subscription. They are proud of all the coffees they import, roast, and deliver to people’s doors every day. This subscription service makes that a bit easier for you and hopefully provides a little variation. You can choose from their range of regular, premium, and rare and experimental single origins and crafted blends. If you would like a specific single origin or blend delivered on repeat, that is also available.
Simply follow the steps below to start enjoying their coffee on the daily :
- Choose the recipient if it will be you or a friend, if you choose friend you will need to provide the billing address too.
- Choose the type of coffee from the vast range of specialty coffee
- Choose the roast level whether you want brewing or espresso
- Choose your grind type – whole bean, stove top or espresso
- Select the quantity you want, minimum quantity is 500 gm in one pack – Price of 1 pack is AED 120
- Select when you the coffee to be delivered in your subscription whether you want weekly, monthly or twice a month.
After that you will need to fill up the billing process and proceed with the payment. Once you are done, your coffee will be delivered to you the very next day.
RAW Coffee Company Café
Raw Coffee Company has an adjacent café where you could taste exotic coffee full of aroma. They offer delicious lunch options and mouth-watering all-day breakfast items along with classic coffees and other drinks. The lunch menu includes delectable dishes including - Asian Prawn and Peach Salad, Mango and Quinoa Salad, Chicken Parmigiana, Satay Chicken Noodles, RAW Burger, Crispy Chicken Burger, Proper Kiwi Pies, Chicken Schnitzel, Donburi and Fries, Sweet potato fries, Hummus, coleslaw and mac n cheese as sides.
The all-day breakfast menu includes popular breakfast items that will have you feeling blissful from the very first bite. These include – Fluffy Pancakes, Home Baked Granola, French Toast, Acai Bowl, Garden Breakfast Bowl, Tomato and Pepper Shakshuka, Smoked Salmon and Egg Bagel, Big Breakfast, Turkish Eggs, Eggs Benedict and more.
Besides your usual hot, brewed, and cold coffees, the café also has various flavors of smoothies, frappes, thirst quenchers, juice, Tea, iced Tea and hot chocolates.
Timings:
The Café is open daily from 07:30 am – 06:00 pm while their office is open from 08:00 am – 05:00 pm. SO, you can get in touch with them for any inquires or bookings.
Location and how to reach RAW Coffee Company:
RAW Coffee Company is located in Al Quoz 1, it is the warehouse next to RTA Carpark WH10, Cnr 7A and 4A Street, Al Quoz, Al Manara, Dubai
The nearest metro station to RAW is ONPASSIVE Metro Station on the Red Line, it is only an 8 minute walk away from the metro station. You can also reach by driving there on your own via Sheikh Zayed Road/E11 or book a taxi or a Uber or Careem to easily reach to your destination.