Food & Wine Nepal – July 2019

(18) Hospitality, Food & Wine, Monthly

Coverage

meet domestic needs, hence the need

for large imports.

Among the 22 countries Nepal exported

coffee to, Japan, United States and

Germany were the largest exporters of

Nepali coffee.

“Coffee for me is like an energy drink.

I drink over 3 cups of coffee over the

course -of the day and it is what helps

me concentrate and work hard. I don’t

care about the taste too much since I

mostly drink black coffee. The number

of restaurants and cafes serving coffee

is great because I can get a cup of coffee

no matter where I am these days”,

according to Kushal Singh, one of the

few people we spoke to who says coffee

is what keeps him going through the

day.

“I would like to see a bit more

consistency in the pricing over a cup of

coffee, but I suppose the location of the

coffee shop and other factors come into

play here.”

However, the number of people who

rely on coffee to fuel their day to their

activities are significantly lower than

those that drink for pleasure. Businesses

have realized this and target people who

are more willing to spend time at their

cafes and order more than just a cup a

coffee.

Of the many popular establishments

around the country, a few stand out for

not just their quality coffee, but also

their reputation as a market leader in

the vastly competitive scene. One of

the most popular coffee joints in the

country, The Himalayan Java has been

whipping up cups of cappuccinos since

the 90’s and they are the best known

coffee chain in the country. They are

also credited in bringing modern coffee

culture in the country.

Foreign coffee companies have also

seen potential in Nepali markets and