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| Company type | Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Coffee industry |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Kenneth Shoji |
| Headquarters | |
| Parent | Asiamix Ltd |
| Website | arabica |
% Arabica is a Japanese coffee company based in Discovery Bay, Hong Kong.[1][2]
History & background
% Arabica was founded by Kenneth Shoji, who was born and raised in Tokyo. Shoji moved to Hong kong in 2011, inspired by Starbucks, he bought a coffee farm in Hawaii and opened the first store in Discovery Bay in 2013.[1]
The coffee beans are sourced from more than 30 countries including Hawaii, Brazil, Panama, El Salvador, Ethiopia and Guatemala.[2]
In 2014, % Arabica opened its global flagship store in Kyoto, Japan.[3]
In May, 2020 % Arabica announced opening of its first US store in Manhattan, New York.[4]
% Arabica has 55 stores in 13 countries, including in UK, Indonesia, China, Bahrain, Morocco, Kuwait, UAE, France, Singapore, Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand and Oman.[5][6][7]
See also
References
- ^ a b Hadfield, James (2015-09-04). "Roasted-on-the-spot coffee from Kyoto is going global". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
- ^ a b "%Arabica: If you haven't bean, this cafe's a strong addition". The National. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
- ^ Hansen, James (2019-01-22). "Aggressively Slick Japanese Coffee Brand Confirms East London Opening". Eater London. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
- ^ Warerkar, Tanay (2020-05-08). "Hit Japanese Coffee Chain %Arabica Plots Its First U.S. Outpost in NYC". Eater NY. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
- ^ "Kyoto's % Arabica to open first UK site in London". Catering Today. 2019-01-22. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
- ^ CoconutsBali (2019-11-12). "Famed Kyoto coffee chain % Arabica is coming to Bali next year | Coconuts Bali". Coconuts. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
- ^ Retail & Leisure International (2020-05-27). "% Arabica Thailand flagship store set to launch in Bangkok". Retail & Leisure International. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
