Yemeni Coffee Boom in US: A Cultural Wave

0:00Yemen's got deep roots in coffee history, dating back hundreds of years, and now that vibe is hitting the US hard. Six big Yemeni coffee chains saw their spots jump 50% last year, reaching 136 locations total. That's not even counting all the indie shops slinging Yemeni brews and teas. These places they opened super late, sometimes past 3am, especially during Ramadan, turning into chill social hubs. With alcohol use among US adults dropping to just 54%, the lowest in 90 years, they're filling that nightlife gap perfectly. Arab American numbers climb 43% from 2010 to now, way outpacing the general population growth. Owners are planting flags in heavy spots like Michigan, California, and Texas, but also popping up in Georgia, Kansas, and Maine. For many, it's a taste of home. Yemen can visit right now because of the civil war kicking off in 2014. Men use packed spice teas like a dini chai, quesher from coffee husks and lattes with

1:03camel stencils, or Hawaii's spice blends of cardamom, ginger, and more. Sun-dried beans bring chocolate and fruit notes mixed fresh by hand. Experts say this cultural wave is fueling the whole US coffee boom alongside Latin and Vietnamese spots. As Yemeni entrepreneurs keep expanding with dozens more cafes in the works, they're sharing hospitality and flavor that everyone's vibing with. Blending old world roots into our daily grind. That's the story for today. Canada News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.