{"id":5193,"date":"2021-08-29T18:49:48","date_gmt":"2021-08-29T18:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/?p=5193"},"modified":"2021-08-29T18:52:32","modified_gmt":"2021-08-29T18:52:32","slug":"kava-chai-first-to-reopen-at-american-university-of-sharjah-with-students-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/?p=5193","title":{"rendered":"Kava &#038; Chai First To Reopen At American University Of Sharjah With Students\u2019 Return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kavaandchai.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s8\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5196\" src=\"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/C507BB01-1C09-4DB2-819C-8950BA3946B1-231x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/C507BB01-1C09-4DB2-819C-8950BA3946B1-231x300.jpeg 231w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/C507BB01-1C09-4DB2-819C-8950BA3946B1-790x1024.jpeg 790w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/C507BB01-1C09-4DB2-819C-8950BA3946B1-768x996.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/C507BB01-1C09-4DB2-819C-8950BA3946B1-1185x1536.jpeg 1185w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/C507BB01-1C09-4DB2-819C-8950BA3946B1-750x972.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/C507BB01-1C09-4DB2-819C-8950BA3946B1-1140x1478.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/C507BB01-1C09-4DB2-819C-8950BA3946B1.jpeg 1234w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><br \/>\nKava &amp; Chai<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">the UAE homegrown coffee<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> and tea <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">house,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> was the first to <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">re-open its outlet <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">today <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">at the <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aus.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s8\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">American University of Sharjah<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> as students return for the forthcoming academic year.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Exciting times lie ahead for new students and returnees alike as <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">the<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> celebrated Kava<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> &amp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> Chai outlet will once again be at their disposal. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">AUS students can even skip the queue and take advantage of a new online ordering system as well as a variety of special offers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Students have lots to look forward to as the new term approaches. Since its opening, Kava <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">&amp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> Chai has been the go-to place for students and staff at the university, whether for meetings or simply to catch up with friends. There is a feeling of enthusiasm and renewed confidence in the air as the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">COVID-19 <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">vaccine roll-out continues apace, creating a sense of normality for the year ahead.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Being the first of its outlets to open in the UAE, Kava &amp; Chai at AUS holds a special place in the hearts of coffee drinkers, as it seeks to recreate traditional Middle Eastern tastes whilst using the most fragrant ingredients and modern techniques.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Mike Butler, CEO of Kava &amp; Chai said<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> \u201cWe are seeing a very solid recovery in the market and are excited to reconnect with specialty coffee and tea lovers on campus. Our caf\u00e9 at AUS fosters a sense of community where traditional ideas fuse with modern interpretation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Kava &amp; Chai staff members have been fully vaccinated and have undertaken rigorous training to ensure that appropriate hygiene standards are met. Special <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">disposable yet <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">100% compostable cups not only <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">contribute to environmental preservation and <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">save on the washing up<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> but also allow customers an additional safety guarantee.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">The first coffee houses are believed to have originated in Syria before spreading to the Arabian Peninsula and later to Turkey, by the 16th century. These became social hubs where people played board games, listened to stories and discussed the news of the day. Everyone was welcome. Differing views were exchanged, cultures mingled, all whilst enjoying a freshly prepared cup of coffee. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">The Kava &amp; Chai philosophy is to continue the original coffee house concept. Great pride is taken in the quality of the coffee and tea and in making sure that there is something there for everyone. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">New flavours, such as the Kava<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">and Chai frappe, a subtle combination of coffee and tea or their signature<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">blend, Vimto Colada, a fusion of tropical flavours, are welcome additions to<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">the menu.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Kava <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">&amp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> Chai, a subsidiary of <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crescententerprises.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s8\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Cres<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s8\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">c<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s8\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">ent Enterprises<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> currently operates five outlets across Dubai, as well as its <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">outlet <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">at the AUS in Sharjah. These can be found at DIFC, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Police Officers\u2019 Club and in the Al Seef District. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s5\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">*Source<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s7\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">:<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aetoswire.com\/news\/14589\/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s10\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> AETOSWire<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kava &amp; Chai, the UAE homegrown coffee and tea house, was the first to re-open its outlet today at the American University of Sharjah as students return for the forthcoming academic year. Exciting times lie ahead for new students and returnees alike as the celebrated Kava &amp; Chai outlet will once again be at their [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5195,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[3259,3260,503],"class_list":["post-5193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-metro","tag-american-university-of-sharjah","tag-kava-chai","tag-students"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5193"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5193"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5193\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5197,"href":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5193\/revisions\/5197"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5195"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5193"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5193"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}