Blends & Brews Coffee Shoppe, the UAE-born international brand of coffee shops under Thumbay Group’s Hospitality Division, has opened a new outlet at My City Centre, Al Dahit, Ras Al Khaimah.

The coffee shop was inaugurated by D B Ahmed Haji Mohiudeen, chairman of BA Group, India, in the presence of Dr Thumbay Moideen, founder president of Thumbay Group, Farhad C, director of the Hospitality Division of Thumbay Group, and other members of Thumbay Group Board.

The Blends & Brew Coffee Shoppe chain has been spreading its wings in the country, emerging as one of the fastest growing coffee shop chains in recent times. Having completed a decade since the launch of its first outlet, Blends & Brews now has multiple outlets in different Emirates of the UAE, in addition to its first outlet in India which was opened in Hyderabad in 2016.

Blends & Brews has outlets at major shopping malls, offices, universities, government offices, hospitals, health clubs, etc. and the numbers are growing owing to its huge popularity and demand. Its first drive-thru outlet was opened in Ajman in 2016. It also operates ELITE outlets catering to upmarket customers.

The brand has built a reputation over the years, and is now pursuing an ambitious expansion plan in the Middle East region, Africa and India, in line with Thumbay Group’s strategic plans.

“The strategic plan of Thumbay Group includes the addition of 100 Blends & Brews outlets by 2020, and extend franchise offers to partners in countries including India and the Mena region,” said Dr Moideen. “We are confident that our UAE-born brand will find acceptance the world over.”

In addition to hot and cold beverages including its signature blends Espresso Blends, Tropical Gold, Blenders Sparkle, Blends & Brews also has a short-eats menu designed in accordance with the local palate, to ensure quick service to customers without having them wait.

Blends & Brews offers seven varietals of tea (both iced and hot), cold coffees, iced and creamy smoothie, soda pops, Gelato ice creams, thick creamy shakes and specialized chocolate drinks. Blends & Brews also has its own range of sugar-free delicacies including drinks, cookies and cakes. The stores are designed as attractive open spaces and the interiors are coffee-themed, based on the concept of modernity. The Baristas are professionals who are keen on giving customers a taste of the brand’s values, besides great coffee.

“The trends of the day and customers’ preferences take centrestage at Blends and Brews coffee shops. The new shop will offer our food menu varieties, as well as the brand’s popular range of signature drinks. Our sugar-free delicacies will also be available here,” said Farhad C. – TradeArabia News Service