Over the past few years, Ann Arbor has seen the opening of numerous Yemeni coffee shops, including Bun Chai Yemeni Coffee & Tea,Bayt Almocha, Qahwah House, Socotra Coffee House andJabal. Yet another — Caffeena — will replace former bubble tea shop Tea Ninja on East Liberty Street, though it currently has no set opening date.
Coffee is believed to have originated in Yemen, where it
to the rest of the world through the port city of Mocha. Compared to other types of coffee, Yemeni coffee is known for its strong spices — primarily cardamom, cinnamon and ginger — that produce a rich flavor distinct from western coffee…