Cantata in Dubai - Сoffee Shop for Gourmets (Al Barsha)

A new generation coffee shop, Cantata, has opened in the heart of Dubai, where you can not just drink a cup of coffee, but get a deep sensory experience. There are more than 90 types of coffee beans from all over the world: from classic Arabica from Ethiopia to robusta from Southeast Asia, including exclusive flavored blends with notes of chocolate, nuts, vanilla and spices.

Each cup in Cantata is a synthesis of botany, biochemistry and culinary culture. The menu features both single-grade grains (single origin) and original blends selected according to criteria such as acidity, body, flavor, and roasting. The majority of the collection is represented by Coffea arabica, recognized for its complex taste, subtle aroma and moderate caffeine content (about 40 mg per 100 ml in a drink).

For connoisseurs of bright taste — robusta, containing up to 50% more caffeine, with a rich body and a stable cream. A special pride of the coffee house is cappuccino based on flavored coffee with chocolate notes. Thanks to balanced roasting and the correct extraction temperature (91-96 ° C), this drink reveals the fullness of taste, while maintaining harmonious acidity and stable foam.

Experimental and classical brewing methods

Cantata offers guests different cooking methods, from Turkish coffee in Cezve to cold brew. Fine, medium and coarse grinding is used, depending on the method: espresso, French press, purover, siphon or aeropress. The optimal brew ratio is selected for each technique to preserve the unique taste, aroma and texture of the grain.

Light roasting emphasizes the acidity, while dark roasting enhances caramelization and adds bitterness — it is used for espresso. In the coffee shop, you can observe the degassing of fresh beans, understand the difference between single origin and blend, and even try peaberry, a rare single—grain coffee that makes up only 5-10% of the crop.

Sustainability, biology, and taste profile

Cantata does not just use grains, but chooses eco—friendly plantations within the coffee belt – between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. The emphasis is on shade-grown varieties grown in the shade of trees, which ensures greater biodiversity and environmental sustainability. In some variants, there is the addition of functional mushrooms (chaga, lion’s mane), which are popular among those who are looking for an alternative to caffeine.

All grains undergo wet or dry processing, and then fermentation and drying on African beds is the best way to preserve complex flavors. In a coffee shop, you can trace the entire path from the berries to the cup, evaluate the contribution of the terroir, processing method and roasting to the final taste.

Numbers worth knowing

On average, a cup of coffee takes 140 liters of water, but Cantata chooses grains with a minimal water footprint.
In 2023, coffee became a commodity worth $495.5 billion, but only a small part of the profit goes to farmers — the coffee shop supports direct purchases and fair conditions.
In Dubai and other hot countries, coffee is popular in the cold brew and iced latte formats, and Cantata offers a separate line of such drinks.
According to global data, 67% of adults in the United States drink coffee daily, and the trend towards beverage specialization is increasing — Cantata follows this trend.

A space for taste, knowledge and culture

Cantata is not just a coffee shop, it is a coffee culture center where you can participate in capping, tastings and lectures on the botany of the coffee bush. The design combines minimalism and biophilia, creating an atmosphere conducive to leisurely exploring and enjoying a drink.

There are more than 90 types of grain on the shelves, each with a brief description: origin, height of cultivation, acidity, body, aroma, aftertaste. Everything is served in cups that maintain an optimal serving temperature of 68-79 °C.

Cantata is a place where coffee speaks for itself

Cantata in Dubai is a new milestone in the coffee culture of the region, combining environmental friendliness, flavor richness and a scientific approach. This place is for those who not only drink coffee, but explore it, feeling in every sip the biology of the plant, the traditions of the people, the chemistry of taste and aesthetics of serving. If you want to understand how modern coffee lives, start with a cup in Cantata.