Yemeni chain expands with 24/7 central Ohio coffeehouse
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — A coffee shop home to beans sourced from Yemen and a brew recipe dating back 500 years has expanded its central Ohio footprint.
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Named Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co., the Michigan-based brand is now welcoming patrons to the new shop at 6181 Sawmill Road in Dublin. The new location opened in late January and marks the brand’s third central Ohio shop, the first at 221 Hilliard Rome Road in Hilliard and a second that opened last year at 8911 S. Old State Road in Lewis Center.
Qamaria says its traditional coffee is brewed using “the world’s first coffee recipe,” citing historians who say monks in 14th-century Yemen were the first to cultivate and brew coffee the way it’s known today. The brand also sources from farmers in Yemen who process the beans using century-old drying methods.
“We are proud to source conflict-free Yemeni coffee. We work with farmers who have continued their prideful harvest of coffee beans despite the difficult circumstances,” the company states on its site, referring to Yemen’s civil war raging since 2014. “Once successfully transported, we carefully profile our beans to craft complimentary roast that pays homage to its Yemeni roots.”
Along with cappuccinos, lattes and other hot and iced coffees, Qamaria is home to Yemeni teas and a selection of pastries. The Dublin shop is open 24 hours, seven days a week.