Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai Celebrates ‘Year of Coffee’

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai Celebrates ‘Year of Coffee’
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Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai Celebrates ‘Year of Coffee’

Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai Celebrates ‘Year of Coffee’

The ‘Year of Saudi Coffee’ initiative made its way to the Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2020. It began holding events, activities, and workshops for visitors of all ages, as well as live performances in the Pavilion’s outdoor courtyard on Tuesday and will continue until January 29.

These events, which several international partners are taking part in, introduce visitors to this important project and the role it will play in highlighting the cultural value of coffee for the Kingdom, where it is considered a major part of Saudi heritage and culture.

Sard Café organized a workshop on preparing Saudi coffee through a detailed practical history, explaining that each region of the Kingdom has its own special preparation method, with preferences ranging from light roasts through the medium and dark coffee, which is popular in the north.

The Saudi Pavilion drew a diverse international crowd when several nations were invited to offer their own coffee next to the Saudi coffee, especially countries that are famous for coffee cultivation, such as Honduras, Australia, Colombia, Panama, Ethiopia, Latvia, Bolivia, Peru and Kenya. They were all introduced to others’ most prominent coffee beans and preparation methods.

A short film about the Year of Saudi Coffee initiative was screened. It introduced visitors to the Saudi people’s relationship with coffee, a symbol of Saudi generosity and hospitality culture and folklore. The first day concluded with performances of the traditional Saudi dance Khbeti and Liwa to welcome the visitors.

There are over 13 different types of Saudi coffee, each of which has its own taste and flavors.



Coffee Overtaking Tea Culture in the UK

“Fancy a brew?” is no longer as familiar as it once were as coffee has overtaken tea in the UK (Getty)
“Fancy a brew?” is no longer as familiar as it once were as coffee has overtaken tea in the UK (Getty)
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Coffee Overtaking Tea Culture in the UK

“Fancy a brew?” is no longer as familiar as it once were as coffee has overtaken tea in the UK (Getty)
“Fancy a brew?” is no longer as familiar as it once were as coffee has overtaken tea in the UK (Getty)

Discover the hidden gem of the UK's coffee culture, where vibrant independent cafes outshine the chains, offering a unique blend of flavors and atmospheres.

“Fancy a brew?” “I'll put the kettle on then.” Hearing those words are no longer as familiar as it once were as coffee has overtaken tea in the UK, The Daily Express newspaper reported on Monday.

It said grabbing a coffee either on the go or at a café is as part of British culture these days as it is in Italy.

But while every person has its favorite chain, be it Pret, Starbucks, Costa or Cafe Nero, nothing beats finding a decent independent coffee shop one can call home especially when it can seem high streets are dominated by the same chains.

So with the demand for coffee only growing, where is the best spot in the UK to find an independent coffee shop?

A study by Reviva Coffee reveals the UK city that is the hidden gem when it comes to thriving coffee culture.

And it probably isn't where you'd expect. In fact this county is synonymous with tea. Yorkshire Tea, to be precise.

However the study discovered the best UK city to find independent coffee shops is in the Yorkshire city of Leeds. It has a staggering 584 coffee shops, of which 86.3% are independent, and just under 14% are chains.

Placing second is Edinburgh. Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur or just needing a cosy pit stop, Edinburgh has you covered with its outstanding coffee scene with 560 shops, 85% of which are independents.

In third for best UK cities for independent coffee shops is Bristol which has 347 coffee shops, 86.3% of which are independent.