Yemen Mocca - Hawari
Micro-Lot, Natural/Dry Processed
Rare, Unique, Blueberry
I am pleased to offer another remarkable and high-quality lot of Yemen coffee.
This is a micro-lot supply that comes from a group of 131 coffee producers from Al Qafr, Ibb.
It is fully natural, which imparts the fantastic fruit tones for which Yemen coffees are well known.
This Yemen Hawari coffee is also hand-picked and sorted for consistency, then dried in a single layer in full sun on raised beds or rooftops.
General Flavor Observations
Yemen Mocca - Hawari
Like a fond memory from the past, this Yemen Hawari has outstanding notes of plum, blueberry, apricot, and date; depending on the roast level chosen.
Wonderful exotic spices of cinnamon and cardamom aromatics are obvious during brewing and realized in the cup.
The mouth-feel is round and smooth, with a nice lemony edge, all surrounded by notes of chocolate and a classic Yemen finish.
If you are a fan of Yemen coffee, this superb offering will surpass your expectations!
Roast Level Profile Notes
Yemen Mocca - Hawari
We love the rich, complexity of this Yemen Hawari, and each roast level will have something wonderful to offer.
In the end, I chose
Full City because I felt it centered on all the best attributes.
Each roast level will offer you something wonderful and different, so don't hesitate to experiment.
*** Please note that lighter roasts may display an uneven bean surface that can appear mottled or irregular.
This is perfectly normal and is a result of the processing and drying methods. ***
We are always happy to accommodate any roast level you prefer.
The notes below illustrate how the various roast levels will change the flavor profile:
City Roast (light roast)
If you are familiar with coffees from Yemen and seek to maximize the full range of
complexity the coffee can offer, then this is the right roast to choose. You will find a complex mix of cocoa,
sweet bread pastry, figs, lemon, and blueberry.
Our Yemen Mocca Hawari is absolutely wonderful in this light roast.
Full City Roast (medium roast) - Preferred
Prominent notes of blueberry, chocolate, fig, and apricot.
The body is creamy and rich, perfectly balanced between chocolate and fruit.
The finish is smooth with a lingering lemony edge that pairs nicely with the chocolate.
The wonderful spices and complexity are amazing.
Full City (+) Roast
This roast level will focus on deeper fruit tones and chocolate.
The mouth-feel will be more syrupy; the body, more full and deep.
The finish is smooth, highlighting the wonderful notes of dates and plum overtones.
Vienna Roast
This roast has that solid dark roast quality, yet remains very smooth.
The blueberry fruit tones remain but are a bit more muted.
The body will appear heavier with abundant, spicy and dark chocolate notes. The finish is long, with hints of lemon zest, figs and currants.
French Roast
This roast is pushing the value point as it will nearly eclipse the characteristics of this fine Yemen Mocca Hawari.
However, if you are a fan of French roasted coffees and Yemen (in particular), then you will be well pleased!
Additional Information
Yemen Mocca - Hawari
The coffee is grown and processed in much the same way as it has been dating back to the 15th century, such as the drying coffee naturally in the cherry, on the rooftops of houses that are perched on the edges of steep mountain ridges.
This time honored process contributes greatly to what makes Yemeni coffee so wonderfully complex and intriguing.
The coffee is naturally processed (dried with the fruit still attached to the beans), and milling is done
conventionally by millstone or other "primitive" methods (accounting for the rough and irregular beans.)
- Origin: Yemen
- Region: Al Qafr, Ibb
- Traceable: 131 coffee producers
- Processing: Natural and Dry Hulled
- Elevation: 4,265 - 4,921 feet
- Varietal: Hawari
