Yemen Mokha Matari

Single Origin. Whole Bean Coffee. 

From the high-altitude region of Bani Matari, where elevations range between 6500 and 7900 feet, comes Mokha Matari—a coffee that embodies the rich history and resilience of Yemen. Cultivating these beans is a labor of love, overcoming the rugged terrain and modern challenges to produce a coffee of unparalleled depth and complexity.

As you open the bag, you're instantly transported to ancient markets by the rich aromas of date sugar, molasses, tobacco, dried apricot, and savory nuts. This coffee tells a story of generations, crafted with meticulous care and tradition.

Brewing Mokha Matari reveals its intricate layers. Imagine yourself in a Yemeni hillside village as the wet aroma unfolds, presenting a harmonious blend of cocoa notes, malt syrup, dried green herbs, dates, and molasses bread. Each sip is a journey through flavors—natural dried stone fruits and freeze-dried berries intertwined with dark cocoa, brown rice syrup, and nuances of dried fig leaving a bittersweet finish. Hints of cumin and traditional Middle Eastern spices add an exotic flair, reminiscent of ancient spice routes. Don’t be fooled, these are the origin notes from the pure beans themselves with no added flavors.

Mokha Matari is meticulously sourced through Fatoum Muslot, a guardian of her family's coffee legacy since the 1950s. Her dedication to quality, through rigorous hand sorting and advanced storage practices, ensures every bean reflects the Yemeni people's determination and devotion. Savor the depth of this rich coffee heritage, forged through adversity.