Emirates Serves 170,000 Kilograms of Coffee Annually, Marking International Coffee Day
(IN SHORT) In celebration of International Coffee Day on October 1, 2024, Emirates Airlines highlights its coffee offerings, serving over 170,000 kilograms of coffee annually to passengers worldwide. The airline provides a unique blend of Arabic coffee in First Class, crafted with Arabica beans, cardamom, and saffron. Emirates serves more than 130,000 kilograms of coffee on its flights and 40,000 kilograms in its luxury lounges. Passengers in different classes enjoy a variety of coffee options, and Emirates’ cabin crew receive specialized training in coffee preparation. The airline continues to expand its coffee service to enhance the inflight experience for its customers.
(PRESS RELEASE) Dubai, UAE, 2024-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of International Coffee Day on 1 October, Emirates highlights its coffee-centric service, with passengers enjoying over 170,000 kilograms of coffee annually, across its global network of 140 destinations. From signature Arabic blends in First Class to expertly brewed options in Emirates lounges, the airline’s coffee offerings reflect its commitment to quality and customer experience.
Onboard Coffee Experience: 130,000 Kilograms Annually
Each year, Emirates serves more than 130,000 kilograms of coffee onboard its flights. A standout is the airline’s exclusive Arabic coffee blend, developed in partnership with artisan local producer Mattina. This blend features premium Arabica beans from Brazil’s Cerrado de Minas region, carefully roasted and infused with Guatemalan cardamom and saffron to reflect traditional Emirati Qahwa.
First Class passengers can enjoy this signature coffee, while a variety of global coffee brands such as Lavazza and Coffee Planet are available across all cabins. Passengers in Business and First Class can order from a Lavazza coffee menu featuring options like cappuccinos, iced Americanos, and espressos, while Economy and Premium Economy guests receive coffee service during meals. Emirates even offers seasonal beverages for special occasions like Christmas and Valentine’s Day, such as a rose-infused mocha or an orange crush latte.
Luxurious Lounges: 40,000 Kilograms Annually
In its seven luxurious lounges at Dubai International Airport, Emirates serves 26,000 kilograms of coffee annually to the 5.1 million passengers who pass through. In the First Class lounge at Concourse B, passengers can visit a dedicated coffee counter, sampling from three rotating single-origin coffees curated by Emirates’ team of baristas. The origins and flavors range from Colombia’s Huila Buenavista to Brazil’s Sao Vale Do Sol, ensuring variety for frequent flyers. Around the globe, an additional 14,000 kilograms of coffee beans are served to 2.1 million customers annually in the airline’s 34 international lounges.
Cabin Crew Coffee Training
Emirates’ cabin crew receive specialized coffee training, where they learn about different coffee origins, preparation methods, and how to serve Emirates’ signature Arabic coffee to ensure a flawless customer experience. First Class passengers can savor their coffee in Royal Doulton fine bone china, with Business Class served in fine bone china mugs.
Emirates continues to elevate its coffee offerings, combining artisan techniques with luxurious service to create an exceptional inflight and lounge experience for coffee lovers.
About Emirates
The Emirates story started in 1985 when we launched operations with just two aircraft. Today, we fly the world’s biggest fleets of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, offering our customers the comforts of the latest and most efficient wide-body aircraft in the skies.
We inspire travelers around the world with our growing network of worldwide destinations, industry leading inflight entertainment, regionally inspired cuisine, and world-class service.
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Source: Emirates
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