Our Story
Hello!
My name is Nervana and I am the founder of Açairo. I am a lucky mother of 2 wonderful young adults and have been living in Cairo for the past 15 years after having spent 15 years living between London, Dubai, Riyadh and a few cities in the U.S. My passion for healthy eating and living was born from a mix of childhood experiences growing up with heavily variant parents in the way they chose to approach their eating habits and my humble experiences as a citizen of the world.
Food science has always intrigued me — from a young age, I was deeply interested in understanding the nutritional components of different foods and how they interacted together to bring some magical lasting effects to the human body. This fueled my passion for pursuing an opportunity to spread this awareness and contribute to creating a beneficial yet enjoyable, gastronomical experience for my community.
We started thinking about the concept almost 10 years ago, when I made frequent trips to California where my kids were studying at University. 8 years later, Açaíro was born!
And my dream is to make it the go-to-place for everyone seeking to enjoy food artistry and it’s healing powers, extending beyond just athletes, yogis or açaí fanatics to anyone craving a lasting energy high. It’s a place where people can learn how to make simple yet impactful additions to their diet. Most importantly, I want it to be a source for the most potent foods delivering our Earth’s beautiful flavors and textures.
While we are anchored on Açaí and plant-based smoothies, our menu has broadened to encompass warm energy bowls with an assortment that suits any time of day.
When we curate a recipe, we find inspiration in both the far-flung & the purest flavors found at local farmers’ markets. Every bowl, smoothie or treat should taste extraordinary as it works synergistically to heal and nourish your physical form, brain function, and spirit.
Leaning into the power of plant-based and unprocessed food, our mission is anchored on fueling our bodies, to support our environment and communities.
We built Açaíro to be more than just a product or a place, but rather to be community-driven and deeply impactful. At its core — Açairo serves as a beacon of hope for energy, happiness, health and beauty in yourself and the community surrounding you.
We can’t wait to welcome you in person.
With deep love and gratitude,
Nervana
