Authentic Mocha coffee is from Yemen and Mattari coffee is perhaps its best known. It is from the Bani Mattar region area located west of the capital city of Sana'a. This is very high altitude coffee, grown 6500 to 7000 feet, resulting in small, concentrated beans. Not much has changed over the centuries as to how Yemen coffee is processed. In the manner of all natural coffees the fruit pulp and skin are left to dry while still attached to the beans. Once dried the husk is removed using a millstone. The varietals used in growing this coffee are ancient, heirloom species. The more widely known is Ismaili but there are many less familiar names. The home roaster can really play with this coffee as different roasts produce vastly different qualities. Roast it lightly and unevenly to accentuate the acidity and wild character. A city to full city will produce the chocolate texture on your tongue and awaken deeper, tangier levels of development. Dark roasts, which often mask delicate flavors and floral notes in some coffees, can bring out hidden depth with this one. It will not taste like other dark roasted coffees unless you take it too far.
Cup characteristics: Very fragrant. Wild, exotic flavor notes. Acidic, very winey, long finish, clean. Tangy. Characteristic dark chocolate mouthfeel.
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| 1 | $8.40 | | 2-4 | $7.98 | | 5-19 | $7.56 | | 20+ | $6.72 |
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