The spark that would become Blacksmith was struck near Washington Square Park in Manhattan, where a freshman from New York University Abu Dhabi first encountered specialty coffee. While he traveled the world, he found that when treated with care, precision, and creativity, coffee was truly a craft. On his return to Abu Dhabi, he quickly formed a student club at NYUAD to roast and serve coffee. His passion grew - and as he finished his undergraduate studies that love of coffee and the hospitality he learned while serving it to his fellow students needed a new outlet
