Boon Coffee imports beans from Ethiopia, founder Orit Mohammed’s homeland. The country is one of the most diverse coffee producers in the world, renowned not just for high quality, but volume. “Ethiopia is famous for its highland coffees, such as Yirgacheffe and Sidama, which have bright, fruity flavours and we stay true to that,” says Mohammed. “However we also bring coffee from Harrar, which has more nutty and chocolate undertones.” After sorting and blending the bean types, Boon Coffee roasts about one tonne a month to stock its cafe in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, and other venues including La Serre, Baker and Spice, Gallery Lafayette and Urban Bistro. You can also purchase bags of coffee, with a minimum order of Dh150, which are delivered free of charge in Dubai.