Introducing the first coffee from our new ‘Cherry-Picked’ range. These unique, limited-edition coffees will be available in small quantities throughout the year. Yemen Mocha Matari is available in 250g packs from July 19, 2021 while stock lasts.
About this coffee
While the coffee tree is native to East Africa, the first people to cultivate and drink coffee were just across the Red Sea in Yemen sometime in the 15th Century.
Today, small quantities of these unique heirloom varieties are still produced in Yemen using the traditional methods & are highly sought after for their unique chocolaty intensity & delicate winy acidity.
In fact, the modern word ‘mocha’ comes from the name of the local port Al-Mokha – referencing the distinctively chocolaty nature of the coffee grown in this part of the world.
This particular lot is grown in the mountainous Bani Mattar district west of the capital Sana’a. These traditional heirloom coffee varieties are grown in steep terraces & then sun-dried using the same traditional process used for hundreds of years.
Process: Natural
Varietal/s: Traditional Heirloom Varieties
Altitude: 1800-2500 masl
Producer: Al-Hamdani
Tasting Notes: Jasmine, Mandarin, Honey
Brewing Tips
Our baristas (shout out to Max & Georgia) shared the following brew recipes & tips for getting great results with this coffee:

Yemen Mocha Matari - Filter Brewing
Suggested Brew Recipe
- 20 grams Coffee (medium grind)
- 300 ml Water (~93°C)
Notes

Yemen Mocha Matari - Espresso Brewing
Suggested Brew Recipe
- 21 grams Ground Coffee
- 45 grams Liquid Espresso
- 28 seconds Extraction Time