BY ABDUREZAK MOHAMMED
ADDIS ABABA – The first Ethiopian coffee shop at a major airport in the U.S. has been opened at Denver International Airport (DIA) – the largest airport in the U.S. and third biggest airport in the world interms of size—it was learnt.
According to the report of US-based television station, the second coffee shop, Kabod Coffee owned by Ethiopian woman Muluye Hailemariam (aka Mulu), was opened yesterday at DIA.
“We are proud of welcoming Kabod Coffee to the terminal and celebrate the success of one of our minority, women-owned businesses that have been able to grow at DEN,” DIA CEO Phil Washington said.
“Coffee is culture in Ethiopia,” said Mulu. “I am honored to bring my heritage and the finest unblended organic coffee to the thousands of daily travelers through DIA.”
She said, “My dream was to open own business someday. After years of working and saving I was able to open Kabod Coffee inside DIA.”
Muluye further stated that the dream has come true following the effort of the whole family. It has been a long journey to make it a reality. In its Twitter message, DIA stated, “A big welcome to Kabod Coffee to the terminal.DIA also called on everybody to grab a fresh cup of locally roasted Ethiopian coffee 24/7 at Kabod Coffee.
Kabod Coffee is a minority, women-owned business that also serves local baked goods and grab-and-go food items, according to the DIA’s Tweeter statement.
Prior to opening the business at this location, Mulu opened two eateries and Kabod Coffee on Concourse B before the opening of the terminal location.
Kabod Coffee is owned by an Ethiopian woman, Muluye Hailemariam, who joined DIA’s concessions community, DEN kiosk program and the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program in 2011.
The January 15/2022
