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The Espresso Lab – Thara

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates  ·  Est. 2015
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In Brief

The Espresso Lab – Thara is a specialty coffee roastery and café in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The Espresso Lab - Thara is a branch of the Dubai-born specialty coffee company founded in 2015 by Emirati entrepreneur and multi-time UAE champion Ibrahim H.

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Coffee Profile

Roast Profiles
LIGHT ROAST MEDIUM ROAST
Brew Methods
ESPRESSO AEROPRESS COLD BREW BATCH BREW CAPPUCCINO FLAT WHITE
Origin Coffee
PANAMA
Coffee Origins Focus
PANAMA
Bean Varieties
BOURBON CATUAI HEIRLOOM
Processing
NATURAL (SUN-DRIED) WASHED
Roasting Style Meticulous precision roasting of single-origin microlots to highlight each variety’s best attributes and flavor clarity.
Best For Specialty coffee enthusiasts, precise espresso & filter, design-focused atmosphere in a business/lifestyle hub.
Shipping Online retail and wholesale available via theespressolab.com and coffee.theespressolab.com (UAE-focused with international options)

About The Espresso Lab – Thara

The Espresso Lab - Thara is a branch of the Dubai-born specialty coffee company founded in 2015 by Emirati entrepreneur and multi-time UAE champion Ibrahim H. Al Mallouhi. Located within Sharjah Asset Management’s Thara development, it continues the brand’s focus on precision, single-origin microlots, and elevated coffee experiences.

With its own roastery in Al Quoz and an owned farm (Finca Rasha) in Panama, The Espresso Lab emphasizes traceability, meticulous roasting, and competition-level craftsmanship across the UAE.

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Roastery Details

Coffee Sourcing & Philosophy

Focus on high-quality single-origin microlots and exclusive auction lots (including 90+ scored coffees and Cup of Excellence). Direct relationships with producers, personal verification of sources, and ownership of Finca Rasha farm in Panama (Chiriquí, Volcán). Meticulous roasting aims to unlock the purest spectrum of flavors while honoring farmers’ work. Innovation, precision, and education are core.

Sustainability Highlights

Direct relationships with microlot farms; ownership and development of Finca Rasha farm in Panama for greater traceability and hands-on involvement at origin. Commitment to ethical sourcing and transparency.

Awards & Recognition

UAE National Barista Champion 2016, 2017, 2018, 2025; multiple UAE National Brewers Cup titles (including 2026); UAE National Roasting Championship 2026; SCA Coffee Design Award 2023 (Jasmine Cup).

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The Espresso Lab – Thara is a specialty coffee roastery and café in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The Espresso Lab – Thara, specialising in Espresso, AeroPress, Cold Brew, is curated and verified by the Coffee Insurrection editorial team. Part of the specialty coffee community in Sharjah.

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