Egypt’s coffee crisis – up to 80% of market flooded with fake blends

The Head of the Coffee Division at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, Mostafa Al-Sheik, issued a shocking warning regarding the widespread circulation of counterfeit coffee across Egypt, estimating that adulterated products now make up roughly 80 percent of the domestic market. Speaking in a televised interview, Al-Sheik revealed that 70 percent of cafes—including high-end establishments—are …