Arrived late May 2008. We have been cupping a number of coffees from Yemen and this one really stood out. This high grown (5000 to 6500 feet) coffee is from Anesi, a micro region to the north and west of Sana'a. Here the climate is extremely dry and the Yemeni growers have an advanced tradition of natural irrigation. Varietal is Old Typica. It commanded a decent price and is worth it. We wish we had more details as to its origin but such information is hard to come by in Yemen. Cup Characteristics: Very big, bold and chocolatey with a long finish. Racy, distinctly Yemeni flavor notes. Typically exotic flavors but tamed. The coffee is more even and the beans slightly larger than usually seen. Roasting notes: Yemen Anesi is enjoyable across a spectrum of roasts. City to FC will accentuate the more exotic flavors; FC+ will maximize the chocolatey mouthfeel. But you can probably even go a tad beyond 2nd crack before losing the coffee's own distinct character.   Volume Price Pounds Price LB 1 $9.34 2-4 $8.87 5+ $8.41

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