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.
After Hasan discovered Yemen's remarkable coffee tradition on a trip to Egypt, he and Hussain began building Al-Aqeeq with the support of their parents, Amir and Zahra. Together, they combined their interest in Yemen's coffee heritage with the practical work of launching an American coffee business.
The brothers bring different strengths to the same goal: brand development, e-commerce, sourcing, small-batch roasting, fulfillment and customer care. Al-Aqeeq now offers Mocha Yemeni, sourced through traders in multiple Yemeni markets, and Haraaz Fair Value, single-origin coffee from the Haraaz mountains. Their story was also featured by FOX 26 Houston.
Behind the business are years of travel, shared experiences and family memories. Here are a few moments from that journey.
Every purchase helps Al-Aqeeq build U.S. demand for Yemeni coffee. Our long-term goal is to support a market in which coffee cultivation becomes an increasingly attractive and sustainable alternative to growing qat. Lasting progress depends on customer demand, fair commercial opportunities and the choices of individual farming families.
Learn more about our story, or explore our Yemeni whole-bean coffees.
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.
