I work a block from the Yemeni coffee house in North Williamsburg, when they opened I was ignorant of the background of the coffee from there. The price of a cup was a bit over $5.00, I gave it a shot. To this day, that was the most amazing cup of coffee Ive had to date. Still go once in a while. And their pastries are super yummy.
I visited Yemen in 2005 without any knowledge of their coffee history. I was fresh out if high school and already desperate for my “Eat Pray Love” experience. I was caught off guard for the first few days because literally at every meal they served coffee and I would always resist and take water. I finally asked Chiffoli (our guide) what was up with the coffee and she said, “See for yourself.” She proceeds to open up a pot that looked like it hadn’t been washed in 30 years and spoon out some muddy looking water in a little Dixie cup. It took ONE sip to transform my entire palette. The crap that Americans drink day in and night from Starbucks shouldn’t even be labeled coffee. Glad to see the “Yemen secret” finally showing its form!
This is an amazing piece and so ironic! I'm a veteran business owner (True Pop Popcorn) and I was a part of the Washington DC Veteran's in Residence Cohort Alpha; we had one veteran who owned Al Mokha Coffee which sourced its coffee beans from Yemen, and EVERYONE, who tried this coffee said the same thing, best coffee ever. I brought some bags for Christmas gifts to my sister and brother-in-law - who are certified coffee connoisseurs and they said it was the best they'd ever had!
Love my bodega where they call me ‘habibi.’ Used to sell loosies for $1, now they have $1 masks to keep people safe. They carry staples, and they are a staple, for NYC community.
That’s how coffee is normally consumed in all coffee producing countries. US is always so impressed and naive by things that are common for hundreds of years elsewhere.
What are you even talking about dude. This was an expose on the rise of Yemen coffee… the explanation to your question is in the video itself, it’s 10x more expensive here in the US
When did bodegas stop being small family owned markets with dusty shelves, broken coolers, bad lighting, incredibly outdated products and a guy out front selling weed?
then you should try yemeni tea in qahwa house especially, since it also is unique delicious and a wonderful experience. my recommendations if you want with milk then choose adeni tea(loose black tea with spices) if without milk then choose normal black yemeni tea that has a bit of mint and similar spices
Did everyone notice that bit of information at the end? Light roast is *stronger* than dark roast. I could not get people to believe this when I worked at Starbucks. For tea it's the reverse: black tea is much stronger than green tea.
@@kannyplay9831 My parents did that as well, then moved on up to a plug-in percolator. Maybe we should all go back to what worked until we fixed it. :)
What's funny is that the vast majority of Americans think that coffee originally comes from South America or the tropics in the America's. It doesn't. Coffee originally comes from the middle east. Europeans back in the good old days, referred coffee as Arabic tea. Coffee was eventually brought over to the America's from Spain to grow beacuse south America has similar growing condations for coffee plants. This was in part to reduce the cost of the stuff being imported from the Arab world. Now after 800 years almost, coffee is a staple of the world beverages.
I ordered Yemeni coffee from Amazon. It was good coffee, but not spectacular. Although I prefer dark, strong coffee so may be a personal preference thing.
If small business would open more specialty chains and people would pay starbucks prices for it this could work ! But branding is EVERYTHING! also this reporter went to at least one poor areas of nyc "Bodega has a cheap connotation.
The word “bodega” actually means “a storehouse for wine,” but from having lived in NYC, I can tell you that the word apparently morphed into meaning “a little store where the price of the products is listed nowhere, and you’ll only find out what that half-gallon of orange juice will cost you once you get to the counter, so avoid these places.” I’m not a fan of large corporations, but I was happy to see Target, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s drive these places out of my Manhattan neighborhood. I need to watch this segment again. Just hearing the word “bodega” brought back so many bad memories I couldn’t pay attention.
Puertoricans in NYC used the word to refer to these convenience stores that they started opening in the 1940s and beyond. Other minority groups copied the model to serve their own particular needs….but kept the word Bodega, established by the Puertoricans.
"Bodega" is not a term known or used by people outside the largest metro areas in the US. The ethnocentrism to expect that it is a common term is annoying. This country is more than NYC!
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I work a block from the Yemeni coffee house in North Williamsburg, when they opened I was ignorant of the background of the coffee from there. The price of a cup was a bit over $5.00, I gave it a shot. To this day, that was the most amazing cup of coffee Ive had to date. Still go once in a while. And their pastries are super yummy.
Middle eastern/Arab people definitely know their coffee ☕️
Well yea! Where do you think coffee originally comes from? I tell you now, it wasn't south America
@@brybryguy6314 ok
Omg, I have Yemen coffee in my mug right now! It’s hard to find but it’s worth it. The best in the world.
I visited Yemen in 2005 without any knowledge of their coffee history. I was fresh out if high school and already desperate for my “Eat Pray Love” experience. I was caught off guard for the first few days because literally at every meal they served coffee and I would always resist and take water. I finally asked Chiffoli (our guide) what was up with the coffee and she said, “See for yourself.” She proceeds to open up a pot that looked like it hadn’t been washed in 30 years and spoon out some muddy looking water in a little Dixie cup. It took ONE sip to transform my entire palette. The crap that Americans drink day in and night from Starbucks shouldn’t even be labeled coffee. Glad to see the “Yemen secret” finally showing its form!
I wish I could drink some of that low acid Yemeni coffee.
You might be able to find it on the internet.
God bless the folks from Yemen.
I did not know about the history of Yemeni coffee in New York. I would like to try a cup.
Used to buy beans from Lebanese store on Atlantic Ave. back in the day. Just fantastic in a French press.
This is an amazing piece and so ironic! I'm a veteran business owner (True Pop Popcorn) and I was a part of the Washington DC Veteran's in Residence Cohort Alpha; we had one veteran who owned Al Mokha Coffee which sourced its coffee beans from Yemen, and EVERYONE, who tried this coffee said the same thing, best coffee ever. I brought some bags for Christmas gifts to my sister and brother-in-law - who are certified coffee connoisseurs and they said it was the best they'd ever had!
Yemeni coffee is having a 'Kopi Luwak' moment.
You know you’re talking with true coffee lovers when they drink it black.
Definitely ☕
Like God intended.
It is very normal in coffee producing countries.
Good coffee stays local.
The Wolf: Lots of cream, lots of sugar
unless they get it from strarbucks
Coffee speakeasy.
Clever!
I need to try Yemeni coffee ☕
It looks delectable.
Love my bodega where they call me ‘habibi.’ Used to sell loosies for $1, now they have $1 masks to keep people safe. They carry staples, and they are a staple, for NYC community.
They should call you “habibti” if you’re a female or identify as such. Habibi is for the male counterpart.
Keep people safe? Hahahhahah what a loser.
Little General Stores!
@@karlhingus7118 New York is re-opening. Russian troll on the thread.
Ty for sharing on day I will get to the great NYC.
Excellent reporting!
Love that Coffee!!!!! Thank My God for Coffee!!!!
Now I gotta try this coffee!
I love coffee
That’s how coffee is normally consumed in all coffee producing countries.
US is always so impressed and naive by things that are common for hundreds of years elsewhere.
What are you even talking about dude. This was an expose on the rise of Yemen coffee… the explanation to your question is in the video itself, it’s 10x more expensive here in the US
@@ricmane8693
No.
That’s how coffee is consumed normally since the 1700s.
Yemen invented coffee culture .
Depends on where you live. Information about the world is controlled in the southern states.
True. And they're also afraid of it unless someone famous or rich starts doing it.
Did you ever stop to think that the US is a new country in comparison to the rest of the world? We have no history to rely on...yet
The Yemeni should know. Mocha/Moka is the name of a Yemeni port out of which coffee was (is?) shipped...
Very nice area of Brooklyn there.
Heading out for a cup if they'll sell me one. I'll buy a bag of the Yemen coffee beans if they sell it there.
When did bodegas stop being small family owned markets with dusty shelves, broken coolers, bad lighting, incredibly outdated products and a guy out front selling weed?
Great story.
I gave up coffee years ago. All tea for me now. I still love the smell, though!
then you should try yemeni tea in qahwa house especially, since it also is unique delicious and a wonderful experience. my recommendations if you want with milk then choose adeni tea(loose black tea with spices) if without milk then choose normal black yemeni tea that has a bit of mint and similar spices
One perfect cup is all i need a day. Now off to the Yemeni coffee hunt.
I bet it is amazing.
Did everyone notice that bit of information at the end? Light roast is *stronger* than dark roast. I could not get people to believe this when I worked at Starbucks. For tea it's the reverse: black tea is much stronger than green tea.
Story's like this makes me want a iced Caramel frappuccino. I don't drink hot coffee unless I'm at a AA meeting.
It's called anonymous for a reason
I've had Yemeni coffee back in the day, it's the real deal 👍
America must let coffee migrate, at the very least. Prayers for Yemeni people. 🎵Someday at Christmas...🎵
Its on sale Maxell House for me.
good job
Arabs are the first to drink coffee, as a matter of fact the name mocha is named after a seaport that used to ship coffee all over.
I'm needing some of the knock your socks off coffee ☕
lol
To be fair though, coffee is originally from Ethiopia, they need some credit too
Hamdilallah for the bodega🤲🏽🤲🏽
It would have been nice to know price per pound of Yemeni coffee.
It is 6 to 7 times the price of Columbian coffee.
HEAVEN IN A CUP !!!!
AWESOME ♥️
I want to try it
Makes me wonder if their brewing process has something to do with the goodness? If so, I'd love to know how it's done :)
They said old school and it looks like how my dad liked his cooked. Boil it directly in the water and then filter it
@@kannyplay9831 My parents did that as well, then moved on up to a plug-in percolator. Maybe we should all go back to what worked until we fixed it. :)
I think so. I ordered Yemeni coffee from Amazon & brewed it in my Keurig. It was good but not the best cup of coffee I've ever had.
Coffee good 👍
This video may end the civil war because Americans will want Yemenese coff
It's not "bodega coffee" if it's $4 a cup.
What's funny is that the vast majority of Americans think that coffee originally comes from South America or the tropics in the America's. It doesn't. Coffee originally comes from the middle east. Europeans back in the good old days, referred coffee as Arabic tea. Coffee was eventually brought over to the America's from Spain to grow beacuse south America has similar growing condations for coffee plants. This was in part to reduce the cost of the stuff being imported from the Arab world. Now after 800 years almost, coffee is a staple of the world beverages.
I KNEW there had to be better coffee than Starbucks, McDonalds, DD, etc.
When can we get this??! How do we get a franchise?!! HOW MUCH???!!😫😫😫
I think the real cost is the Civil War in Yemen. They mentioned in the video that the unrest is why yemeni coffee is so expensive
Bodega=Puertorican
Glad the Yemenís are continuing the tradition.
I love some of that coffee from it looks really tasty.
Secret coffee. That's hot.
Does anyone know how I can get some Yemen coffee to try?
Wow I would love to ry it 💛
I ordered Yemeni coffee from Amazon. It was good coffee, but not spectacular. Although I prefer dark, strong coffee so may be a personal preference thing.
I am wondering if that was alkabous brand?? I know Amazon sells that brand. If so, then try to brew it the old way. Don’t use a coffee machine
@@dannass555 I bought the Al Mikhail brand beans. I ground them fairly fine and brewed in my Keurig.
400 grand!!?, Yumping Yemeni
I love Tetleys British blend ..have been drinking for years...but recently found it burns my mouth...have you changd something?
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HOLD UP, WAIT A MINUTE-
*SONNY… USNAVI?* IS THAT YOU?!?!?!
I want that address, checkbook is on standby.........
I love simple but great food/drink. I love honey places!
Please stop war for coffee let coffee come to America today lol 😂!!!!
G good one
Good thing Larry’s Lattes burned down last season. These people got the beans!!!
i knew it was yemeni coffee!
oh my gosh
Never heard of Yemeni coffee☕but I live in Texas, this is insane
If small business would open more specialty chains and people would pay starbucks prices for it this could work ! But branding is EVERYTHING! also this reporter went to at least one poor areas of nyc "Bodega has a cheap connotation.
They should drink whole bean not pre ground coffee. In coffee world acid is a flavor palette not the quality of coffee it is
If you like battery acid, drink bodega coffee.
If you want tobacco water drink 7-11 coffee
wow
The word “bodega” actually means “a storehouse for wine,” but from having lived in NYC, I can tell you that the word apparently morphed into meaning “a little store where the price of the products is listed nowhere, and you’ll only find out what that half-gallon of orange juice will cost you once you get to the counter, so avoid these places.” I’m not a fan of large corporations, but I was happy to see Target, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s drive these places out of my Manhattan neighborhood. I need to watch this segment again. Just hearing the word “bodega” brought back so many bad memories I couldn’t pay attention.
As a fellow priced out exile, this person speaks the truth. bodegas are great in a pinch but way overpriced.
Puertoricans in NYC used the word to refer to these convenience stores that they started opening in the 1940s and beyond.
Other minority groups copied the model to serve their own particular needs….but kept the word Bodega, established by the Puertoricans.
Clickbait that might be a corner shop, gas store, convenience store, you might as well call it a Deli as well, yet no Bodega!!!!
Caffeine is an addictive neurotoxin.
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yummy
Sorry, i've tried many and i think Columbian is still the best!
"Bodega" is not a term known or used by people outside the largest metro areas in the US. The ethnocentrism to expect that it is a common term is annoying. This country is more than NYC!
I laugh at people who think the Colombian coffee they get in the US is good.
The good one is also kept for personal use.
That's a bodega for hipsters they picked. Most NYers don't live in DUMBO, Wburg, or Bushwick.
East Harlem another hypergentified area no one can afford, great journalism not venturing far off the subway.
Yep
♡ coffee ☕ 😋 √
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False advertising, if that is a Bodega then a latin/hispanic Bodega is now what?.
Bodegas were strictly PuertoRican.
Then they transitioned to Latin/Hispanic.
Now it looks like it became the common name for all cultures.
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Looks lame and this is just to showcase Yemen
Tea is better 😁
Drink both and enjoy! 😋🍵☕