I love West Side highlights the exciting expansion of Moka & Co., an authentic Yemeni coffee shop at its new location on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Learn about the rich heritage of Yemeni coffee, tracing its origins to the historic port city of Mocha, famed for quality coffee and chocolatey flavors and about Yemen’s long-standing coffee traditions, including their unique coffee farming techniques using terraced mountainsides and sun-drying methods.

If any coffee shop has a right to be called Moka or any variation thereof, it’s this one. —Jennifer Lynch

Moka & Co.’s commitment to fair trade and organic practices ensures support for Yemeni farmers while preserving the environment. Among the beverages offered, the article highlights delightful options such as Mufawar Coffee, Jubani Coffee, and saffron lattes, alongside spiced teas, matcha lattes, and a variety of creative iced coffees. Paired with traditional desserts like baklava and basbousa, the new Moka & Co. location promises a flavorful and cultural experience, bringing a slice of Yemen to New York City.