OUR FOUNDERS
Founders
Al-Aqeeq Yemen Coffee was founded in 2017 by brothers Hasan and Hussain Rangwala. They started as teenagers in Houston with one goal: bring Yemen's world-class coffee to American homes while supporting the farmers who grow it.
Co-Founder & former CEO
Hasan sparked Al-Aqeeq in 2017 after a trip to Egypt, where he learned that Yemeni coffee is considered among the finest in the world. He led the company as CEO, building direct relationships with Yemeni farmers and traders, launching the online store and taking Al-Aqeeq to Amazon.
Today Hasan is studying medicine at the University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, and he remains a proud co-founder of the family business.
Co-Founder & COO
Hussain runs Al-Aqeeq's day-to-day operations: sourcing sun-dried coffee cherries from Yemen, small-batch roasting schedules, fulfillment and customer care from Houston.
An Arabic major and pre-med student at the University of Houston, Hussain keeps the brand close to the language and culture behind every bag, and to the mission of helping Yemeni farmers choose coffee over qat.
In 2017, Hasan traveled to Egypt and discovered that Yemeni coffee is considered among the finest in the world. Back in Houston, he and his younger brother Hussain built a plan: source authentic Yemeni coffee directly from farmers and traders, roast it fresh in small batches, and share both the coffee and the story of Yemen with American coffee lovers.
With the support of their parents, Amir and Zahra Rangwala, the brothers launched Al-Aqeeq, named after the agate stone treasured in Yemen. In 2019 they expanded to Amazon, and their story was featured on Fox 26 Houston.
Hasan led Al-Aqeeq as CEO, building the company's sourcing, online store and Amazon presence. He went on to study medicine at the University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. Connect with Hasan on LinkedIn.
Hussain runs day-to-day operations, from sourcing sun-dried coffee cherries to roasting schedules and fulfillment. An Arabic major and pre-med student at the University of Houston, he keeps Al-Aqeeq close to the language and culture behind every bag. Connect with Hussain on LinkedIn.
Al-Aqeeq is a family-run, certified minority business. Every bag of Mocha Yemeni and Haraaz Fair Value supports demand for Yemeni coffee and the farming families who grow it. Read the full Al-Aqeeq story.
FAQ
Questions people ask about Hasan, Hussain and Al-Aqeeq.
In 2017 Hasan learned on a trip to Egypt that Yemeni coffee is prized worldwide. With his brother Hussain he set out to bring it to America and support the Yemeni farmers behind it.
Many Yemeni farmers switched to qat, a water-hungry stimulant crop. Steady demand and fair prices for Yemeni coffee give farmers a reason to grow coffee again. Why Yemeni farmers are returning to coffee.
Yes. Fox 26 Houston and the Daily Telescope have covered the brothers' story. See Our Story for the links.
Al-Aqeeq is the Arabic word for agate (carnelian), a precious stone long treasured in Yemen.
Yes. Al-Aqeeq is a family-run, certified minority business in Houston, Texas.
Find Hasan and Hussain on LinkedIn, or reach the team through our contact page.
Every purchase supports Yemeni farmers, preserves heritage, and delivers unmatched quality to your home.
Direct From Yemeni FarmersSourced ethically and sustainably from the heart of Yemen.
Freshly Roasted to OrderRoasted and dispatched for maximum freshness and flavor.
Delivered Across the USASecure shipping straight to your doorstep.
Supporting CommunitiesEmpowering farmers and building a better future for Yemen.
