A Panama Geisha supplied by Café Eleta was the center of attention at the first DMCC specialty coffee tasting and auction in Dubai, UAE.
The event drew a crowd of 100 of the region’s coffee buyers to DMCC’s headquarters to bid on 25 lots from 10 regions including Central and South American coffees and a selection of African coffees from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DMCC executive chairman and c.e.o. said the auction “represents yet another important milestone for both Dubai and DMCC, further anchoring the emirate’s position at the heart of the global coffee trade.” “With the launch of the DMCC Coffee Center earlier this year, we are well on our way to becoming the region’s leading specialty coffee trading hub, attracting new trade flows, and providing the local coffee scene with access to the world’s finest coffees,” he added.
Alejandro Carvello, c.e.o. Eleta Group, said, “We are delighted to have collaborated with DMCC to bring the world’s most valuable coffee to Dubai. Specialty coffee is gaining traction globally and the success of this event showcases the growing interest and appetite for it in the region as well. We look forward to bringing other unique offerings to Dubai in the years to come.”Learn more: www.dmcc.ae