HARAZ
Haraz is located on the periphery of the Governorate of Sana’a. It is the most celebrated coffee producing region in Yemen. Haraz is ravishingly beautiful, and its inhabitants have a distinct culture.
Often referred to as ‘the land above the clouds’, being a region of high mountains and wild landscape.
Haraz is at the forefront of Yemeni coffee cultivation having maintained its ancient growing traditions while other regions have struggled. Today, Haraz is spearheading the revival of fine Yemeni coffee cultivation, setting the example which is now being pursued by its regional neighbours.
Most prominent cupping profile characteristics of this region are:
Raisins, Dried fruits, Berries, Complex acidity, winey, and high in sweetness.
Western Haraz
[Auction Lot: Haraz/01]
Cupping Score: 92.0
Collective Lot
Cupping Notes: Primary flavours of Strawberry, Mango and Mandarin Orange supported by White Chocolate, Grape and hints of Violet Florals.
Region: Haraz
Village: Western Haraz
Altitude: 2000 masl
Lot Size: 35 lbs
Cultivar: Jadi
Process: Natural
Wadi Beddah
[Auction Lot: Haraz/02]
Cupping Score: 90.50
Collective Lot
Cupping Notes: Rose and violet Florals set the aromatic base. Flavours of Mango, Berry and positive Brown Spice, along with a high level of sweetness remain through cooling.
Region: Haraz
Village: Beddah
Altitude: 1800 masl
Lot Size: 79 lbs
Cultivar: Jadi
Process: Natural
Eastern Haraz Collective
[Auction Lot: Haraz/03]
Cupping Score: 90.25
Collective Lot
Cupping Notes: Strawberry and Violets in the Fragrance. Violets, Mango, Pineapple, Stone Fruits, and Peach Yogurt in the Flavour. Caramel in the After-Taste, with a sweet lingering finish gaining Honey flavours as it cools down.
Region: Haraz
Village: East Haraz
Altitude: 1900 masl
Lot Size: 59 lbs
Cultivar: Jadi
Process: Natural
Mohamed Awad Shibam
[Auction Lot: Haraz/04]
Cupping Score: 89.5
Single Farmer Lot
Cupping Notes: Flavours of Dried Dates, Cherry and Grapefruit combine with Dark Molasses notes and Sweet Brown Spice, giving the coffee an almost Cherry Cola-like quality.
Region: Haraz
Village: Attara
Altitude: 1700 masl
Lot Size: 79 lbs
Cultivar: Jufini
Process: Anaerobic
Mabkhoot Moh. Ghalib Al Yaafore
[Auction Lot: Haraz/05]
Cupping Score: 89.0
Single Farmer Lot
Cupping Notes: Vibrant Mandarin Orange. Flavours range from Red Apple, Treacle and Brown Spice with Black Grape and Cola notes with an after-flavour of Rhubarb.
Region: Haraz
Village: Osabah
Altitude: 1500 masl
Lot Size: 39 lbs
Cultivar: Dwairi
Process: Natural
Masar Collective
[Auction Lot: Haraz/06]
Cupping Score: 88.25
Collective Lot
Cupping Notes: A very complex coffee with notes of Almond and Toffee in the Fragrance & After-Taste; with Flavours of Honey, Stone Fruits, Blueberries, Cherries and Chamomile.
Region: Haraz
Village: Jabal Masar
Altitude: 1900 masl
Lot Size: 79 lbs
Cultivar: Jadi
Process: Natural
Mohamed Awad Shibam
[Auction Lot: Haraz/07]
Cupping Score: 88.0
Single Farmer Lot
Cupping Notes: Winey Coffee with Bold Flavours of Blackberry, Blueberry and a Cheesecake-like Lactic Quality. Rolling onto After-Flavours of Raspberry and Caramel.
Region: Haraz
Village: Attara
Altitude: 1700 masl
Lot Size: 66 lbs
Cultivar: Jufini
Process: Anaerobic
Mohamed Awad Shibam
[Auction Lot: Haraz/08]
Cupping Score: 88.0
Single Farmer Lot
Cupping Notes: Underlying Flavours of Cherry and Red Fruit add interest with supporting flavours of Caramel, Sweet Spice and Milk Chocolate adding further complexity. Flavours of Raspberry and Blueberry as it cools.
Region: Haraz
Village: Attara
Altitude: 1700 masl
Lot Size: 66 lbs
Cultivar: Jufini
Process: Natural
