Our Story
The Story Behind Qahwah Valley
From Yemen's ancient coffee highlands to the heart of NYC — a family tradition, poured with purpose.
How We Started
From Yemen's Highlands to NYC
Honoring centuries of Yemeni coffee tradition in the heart of New York City.
Yemen is widely recognized as the birthplace of coffee, where beans were first cultivated and traded through the historic port of Mocha centuries ago. Inspired by this rich heritage, Yemeni-American entrepreneur and community leader Iman Almarwani founded Qahwah Valley in NYC to share authentic Yemeni coffee, culture, and hospitality with the city.
Every cup we serve reflects generations of farming traditions from Yemen's mountainous highlands. Our beans are carefully selected, roasted, and brewed using time-honored methods that honor the craftsmanship of Yemeni coffee growers. What started as a vision to introduce New Yorkers to the depth and history of Yemeni coffee has grown into a beloved gathering space in the heart of NYC.
What We Stand For
More Than a Coffee House
Community, culture, and Yemen's coffee heritage served with warmth.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from our guests.
Qahwah Valley was founded by Iman Almarwani to share Yemen's rich coffee heritage, culture, and hospitality with New York communities through authentic coffee experiences.
Yemen played a major role in the cultivation and global trade of coffee through the historic port of Mocha, helping introduce coffee to the world centuries ago.
The name reflects the Arabic word "Qahwah," meaning coffee, and celebrates Yemen's historic connection to coffee cultivation and culture.
Qahwah Valley aims to preserve and share authentic Yemeni coffee traditions while creating a welcoming space where people can connect through culture, community, and hospitality.
Iman Almarwani is a Yemeni-American entrepreneur, filmmaker, and community leader who founded Qahwah Valley to introduce New Yorkers to the authentic flavors and traditions of Yemeni coffee.
From traditional coffee recipes and drinks to its welcoming atmosphere, Qahwah Valley celebrates Yemen's history, hospitality, and centuries-old coffee traditions in every guest experience.
Qahwah Valley focuses on authentic Yemeni coffee, cultural storytelling, and a community-centered experience that connects guests to the origins of coffee itself.
Every cup reflects a journey that began in Yemen's coffee-growing regions and continues in New York, sharing generations of tradition, craftsmanship, and hospitality with every guest.