This “tree-to-cup” café was founded in 2022 by Faris Sheibani who has drawn upon his Yemeni heritage to offer one of best ranges of single origin coffees in London. Yemen was the first country in the world that coffee was farmed, cultivated and traded and it continues to be recognised as a source of exceptional quality coffee. Qima started as Qima Coffee, an integrated and equitable specialty coffee sourcing and development business. Qima sources direct from smallholder farmers in Yemen, Colombia and Ecuador with the aim of generating sustainable livelihoods at scale. Ten percent of profits are pledged to Qima Foundation, fueling strategic projects that uplift coffee-growing communities. The coffee drinks served in the cafe range from single origin pours to fancy milk-based coffees like the delicious Ruby Latte. Moreish pastries like pistachio filled croissants and canelés are all made in house by expert pastry chefs and bakers.
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