New Leeds coffee shop concept reflects rich Ethiopian heritage
Konga Coffee and Takeaway on Wade Lane in the Leeds Arena Quarter aims to give concert goers, shoppers, local workers and students their daily caffeine fix.
Konga’s owner, Rita Seman, comes from a varied culinary background, having begun her career importing and exporting coffee in Ethiopia 10 years ago.
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She said: “We’re extremely excited to become part of Leeds Arena Quarter. The Merrion Centre offers a unique location in giving us direct access to an
abundance of office workers, leisure visitors and the ever-increasing international student population. We can’t wait to introduce our traditional Ethiopian coffee heritage to the people of Leeds!”
Helen Green, associate director at Town Centre Securities (TCS), owners of the Merrion Centre, said: ’Rita’s passion for coffee is evident in this new exciting concept, and we are
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"We are confident that this new, specialist coffee house will be a fantastic addition to our existing eclectic mix of niche independent operators, and look forward to Konga Coffee bringing even more new customers to the region!”.