Mr. Ahmed Rahim

Ahmed eventually returned to Europe but this time he ended up in the German Alps where he continued his photography in the music scene as well as performing himself. After one year, Ahmed was led to Prague where he spent the next 6 ½ years in film-making and photography. Towards the end of his stay in Prague, Ahmed was asked to help create and design teahouses. He then became a partner in a teahouse and helped expand and grow the business. Ahmed recalls serving 900 pots of tea a day.

In his experience running Tea Houses, Ahmed developed a deep love and interest in teas culminating in the creation of Numi’s unique blends. Numi pioneered the introduction of exotic teas such as Rooibos (red tea), Lemon Myrtle, Honeybush, Dry Desert Lime and others that were popular in Europe but, until now, were completely unknown in the United States.

Ahmed is the CEO of NUMI Tea and has reined its sales efforts for the last 6 years growing at 60% annually. His focus has been on foodservice sales as he has a thorough understanding of the hospitality industry.

As part of NUMI’s commitment to global consciousness and environmental responsibility, NUMI’s teas are certified organic and Fair Trade. The teabags are fully biodegradable, compostable and GMO FREE. NUMI’s innovation, continues with its "Leaves of Art" hand-sewn and handcrafted Flowering Tea™ line.

Ahmed is fluent in English, Arabic, French, German and Czech. He holds a BA in Psychology and Theatre, from New York University, and has studied Film at various universities in Paris and in Prague.

Mr. Ahmed can be contacted at 510-534-6864 or ahmed@numitea.com