05/08/2025
Long before coffee became a global phenomenon, it traveled across deserts and seas, carried by merchants who understood its value long before the rest of the world. The journey of coffee from Harar, Ethiopia, to the Arabian Peninsula through Zeila and the Red Sea is one of the most important chapters in coffee history.
💠 Harari Coffee: The Source of Excellence
Harar has been a center of coffee cultivation for centuries, producing bold, fruity coffee with wine-like acidity. The Harari people perfected the art of coffee, ensuring that every part of the coffee plant was cherished, from the beans to the husks, known as Hasher Qahwa.
🚢 The Coffee Trade Route
Harar → Zeila (Somalia) Coffee caravans crossed the Horn of Africa, reaching the bustling port of Zeila, where traders prepared for their maritime journey.
Zeila → Mocha (Yemen) Coffee crossed the Red Sea, arriving in Mocha, the legendary port city that gave birth to the term Mocha coffee.
Mocha → The Worl - From Yemen, Ethiopian coffee found its way to Europe, the Ottoman Empire, and beyond, shaping the world’s coffee culture.
🔹 Why Does This Matter Today?
At Don Ruiz Café, we honor this legacy by continuing the journey of great coffee, from the Caribbean, Central, and South America to coffee lovers around the world. Just as the Harari traders shaped the coffee trade, we are crafting a movement of winners, one cup at a time.
Our coffee isn't just about history, it's about legacy, excellence, and the future of coffee culture. From the origins of Harari coffee to the vibrant Caribbean and beyond, Don Ruiz Café is where history and innovation meet.
Taste the Legacy. Join the Movement. ☕
📍 Explore more about the global coffee trade and Don Ruiz Café. Donruizcafe.com
