Maison Maatouk

Maison Maatouk is a ­family- run company with strong Lebanese roots. It was founded in Beirut in 1960 and enjoyed success across Europe in the 1970s and 1980s. These days, the bulk of the business takes place in Lebanon and, since the 1990s, in the UAE. As well as cafes in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, Maison Maatouk has a state-of-the-art factory in the capital. Describing themselves as “coffee crafters”, the creatives at Maison Maatouk pride themselves on their premium coffee blends. They use the finest beans – including the renowned Blue Mountain, a bean grown at the highest spot in Jamaica – and also source their supply from across Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Kenya. After being micro-dissected and tested, the beans that pass Maison Maatouk’s stringent quality tests are roasted to produce four types – Lebanese, Arabic, American and Espresso. They’re then ground and stored in fresh packaging that ensures lasting aroma and taste.