Dreams of Arabica

Dreams of Arabica is not just a poetry collection it is an invitation. An invitation to slow down. To breathe in deeply. To rediscover the sacred ritual held within a simple cup of coffee.In this immersive and deeply personal debut, Omari Saunders award-winning entrepreneur, founder of PeopleDem Property, and author of the PeopleDem Newsletter steps beyond the world of numbers, sales, and strategy to reveal a more intimate side of himself. Known for building platforms that champion Black-British excellence in property and generational wealth, Omari now turns inward, sharing a lifelong love affair with one of the world’s most beloved drinks: coffee.This lyrical celebration takes readers on a sensory journey from farm to cup. You will travel through the origins of the bean, exploring how climate, soil, altitude, and tradition shape flavour profiles across coffee-growing regions from the bold character of Jamaica to the earthy depths of Peru and the complex richness of Indonesia. Each location whispers its story through aroma and taste, grounding the collection in both education and emotion.But this book is more than knowledge it is atmosphere.Each poem is inspired by a different coffee drink capturing the intensity of an espresso, the comfort of a latte, the indulgence of an affogato, and even lesser-known global brews waiting to be discovered. Whether you are a seasoned coffee connoisseur or simply someone who treasures a quiet café moment, this collection will awaken your senses.For lovers of poetry, Dreams of Arabica is also a playground of form. Omari experiments boldly crafting odes that praise, haikus that distil stillness, ghazals that linger in longing, and limericks that surprise with playful rhythm. The variety mirrors the diversity of the coffee world itself: structured yet expressive, disciplined yet free.At its heart, this book is about duality. The businessman and the dreamer. The strategist and the artist. The external world of productivity and the internal world of reflection. Omari reminds us that we are never just one thing. We are layered, complex like the very drink that inspires these pages.Perfect to slip into your bag for a train journey, to open while waiting in your favourite café, or to gift to the coffee lover or poetry enthusiast in your life, Dreams of Arabica is meant to be savoured slowly sip by sip, stanza by stanza.This is Omari Saunders’ first poetry collection. It is a love letter to coffee. A tribute to stillness. A celebration of culture, creativity, and connection.If you have ever found comfort in a café corner…If you have ever felt inspired by the first sip of the day…If you believe there is poetry in everyday rituals…Then this book was written for you.Pour a cup. Turn the page. And begin dreaming. Read more