Quick answerIn Yemen today, the everyday hot drink in many homes is qishr, a spiced brew of coffee husks, while the beans are often exported as a premium crop. Coffee remains central to hospitality, weddings and gatherings, and a new generation of Yemeni entrepreneurs around the world, including Yemeni-Americans, are sharing it in cafes and online.
Qishr at home
Light, ginger-spiced and gentle. Learn more: What is qishr?
The Yemeni coffee house movement
Yemeni cafes have opened across the US, introducing spiced coffee, Adeni tea and honey cakes to new audiences.
Frequently asked questions
Do Yemenis drink coffee daily?
Many prefer qishr or tea daily.
What is Adeni tea?
Spiced milk tea from Aden.
Who runs Al-Aqeeq?
Two Yemeni-American brothers in Houston. Our story.
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