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Santhosh Chandran
Doha
Want to enjoy coffee without the impact of caffeine? Then do visit young Qatari entrepreneur Bayan Shokri's stall at the ongoing Dates Exhibition at Souq Waqif.
The healthy beverage made of dates seeds, cardamom, Arabic spices and saffron and called 'Tamr Dates Seeds Coffee' is a hit at the exhibition drawing a large number of customers.
Talking to Qatar Tribune, Shokri said,"The drink has evoked very encouraging response from the visitors. The best thing about the drink is that it is both healthy and tasty. Made of dates seeds as the main ingredient, which usually, one throws into dustbin, it raises people's awareness also about the merits of the seeds."
Bayan Shokri, who has graduated in International Business, sees great potential for dates seeds' business in Qatar. Shokri remarked,"The demand for Tamar Dates Seeds Coffee is increasing in the market. Presently, we are selling 40 to 50 kgs of the product daily."
"Packs of 250 grams of blended dates coffee ingredients including dates seeds, cardamom, saffron and Arabic spices will be available in open market soon", Shokri added.
The product carries a label with simple instructions on how to prepare Tamr Dates Seeds Coffee.
Dates seed coffee features many medicinal qualities and helps prevent kidney and liver diseases. It also helps in controlling diabetes. According to a study, date seeds have shown protective effect against chemically-induced liver damage and oxidative DNA damage. Dates seeds are a good source of oxalic acid.
