Book Project: The Trees That Remember

About the Book

Your morning coffee is more than a ritual — it’s evidence of one of history’s greatest agricultural heists. My upcoming book, The Trees That Remember, uncovers how centuries ago, Yemen’s coffee was stolen and spread across the world, creating a $400 billion industry built on hidden roots.

This story blends history, science, and personal voices: from Ottoman archives to modern genetics labs, from ancient Yemeni terraces to global cafés. It’s about theft, resilience, and the living memory inside Yemen’s coffee plants — a memory that may hold the key to coffee’s survival in the age of climate change.

Why It Matters

- Coffee faces a climate crisis: by 2050, more than half of today’s coffee lands may become unsuitable for cultivation.

- Yemen’s diverse coffee varieties carry unique traits that could shape the future of the crop.

- This story isn’t just about the past — it’s about survival, justice, and the choices we make for the future of one of the world’s most beloved drinks.

Follow the Journey

I’ll be sharing research notes, behind-the-scenes updates, and reflections as I write. Join me on this journey:

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Coming Soon

Publication details and excerpts will be shared here first. Stay tuned for chapter previews and ways to support the project.