Qahwa Time

Where coffee began

Yemeni coffee farms in the mountains

Authentic Yemeni Coffee

Savor the
Origin

From the ancient terraces of Yemen to your cup.Yemeni coffee done right — Berkeley, CA.

QahwaTime coffee
Yemeni child among coffee cherry trees in the highlands
Yemen painting artwork inside QahwaTime
QahwaTime iced coffee with coffee beans

500+

Years of Yemeni coffee heritage

Our Story

Where Coffee Began

Before coffee shops existed anywhere else, there was Yemen. The terraced mountains, the port of Mocha, the farmers who figured it all out first — that's where this started. Not in a lab. Not in a corporate roastery. In the hills.

Yemeni coffee tastes different because it isdifferent. High altitude, sun-dried, and processed the old way. You get chocolate, warm spice, dried fruit — flavors that can't be replicated by cutting corners.

This isn't trivia we put on a menu board. It's the reason we opened.

Chocolate NotesSpiced FinishDried FruitHigh Altitude
What We Do Different

Why QahwaTime?

Coffee started in Yemen. We bring that same energy to Berkeley.

Straight from Yemen

Straight from Yemen

Our beans come from the same mountain terraces where coffee was first grown centuries ago. No middlemen, no mystery origins.

Roasted Right

Roasted Right

Small batches, done by hand. We roast until the chocolate, spice, and dried fruit notes hit just right.

Made with Respect

Made with Respect

Every drink carries the weight of a tradition that started this whole thing. You'll taste the difference.

Our Menu

Popular Picks

A taste of what we serve. The full menu goes deeper.

01

STRAWBERRY BANANA BLISS

SMOOTHIES

$8.32
02

Affogato

Espresso

$6.76
03

Frappe

Espresso

$7.03
04

Hot Chocolate

Espresso

$6.24
05

Americano

Espresso

$5.41
06

Macchiato

Espresso

$4.87
07

Cortado

Espresso

$5.14
08

Ice Spanish Latte

Espresso

$6.76
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Our Products

Take the QahwaTime experience home. Premium beans, fresh roasted.

Yemeni Haraazi Coffee Beans

Yemeni Haraazi Coffee Beans

$34.99

Sourced directly from the Haraz mountains of Yemen, these single-origin beans carry centuries of tradition in every cup. Sun-dried on rooftops using ancient methods, they deliver a rich, wine-like body with distinct notes of dried fruit, dark chocolate, and a lingering spice finish. Our Haraazi beans are hand-selected from small family farms at elevations above 2,000 meters, where volcanic soil and misty mountain air create a flavor profile found nowhere else on earth. Each batch is micro-roasted in Berkeley to preserve the delicate aromatics that make Yemeni coffee legendary.

Traditional Brass Dallah

Traditional Brass Dallah

A handcrafted brass dallah (Arabic coffee pot) that brings the timeless art of Yemeni coffee ceremony into your home. Each piece is made by skilled artisans using techniques passed down through generations, featuring intricate geometric engravings and a curved spout designed for the perfect pour. Beyond its stunning beauty, this dallah is fully functional — ideal for brewing traditional qahwa over an open flame or stovetop. A statement piece for your kitchen or a meaningful gift that carries centuries of culture.

Artisan Ceramic Cup Set

Artisan Ceramic Cup Set

$28.00

A set of six handmade ceramic finjans (small coffee cups) designed for the traditional Arabic coffee experience. Each cup is individually thrown on the wheel and glazed with warm, earthy tones that complement the golden hue of freshly brewed qahwa. These cups are dishwasher-safe and built to last, yet delicate enough to elevate every sip into a ritual. The perfect companion to our dallah collection.

Qahwa Spice Blend

Qahwa Spice Blend

$14.99

Our signature spice blend brings the soul of Yemeni coffee culture to every cup you brew. A carefully balanced mix of freshly ground cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and saffron — the same combination used in traditional households across Yemen for centuries. Just a pinch transforms your regular coffee into an aromatic experience. Also wonderful in teas, desserts, and savory dishes.

Our Promise

Not Just Coffee

We didn't open QahwaTime to sell lattes. We opened it because this coffee deserves a place that does it justice. The beans, the process, the way it's served — none of it is an afterthought.

100%

Yemeni Sourced

Fresh

Daily Roasted

7 Days

Open Weekly

Inside QahwaTime — Yemeni arch mural and decor
Yemen cityscape painting at QahwaTime
QahwaTime branded iced coffee cup
QahwaTime dragon fruit refresher drink
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