Yemen Al Manshiya Xci

Summary

This single-origin coffee comes from Al Manshiya, a valley settlement in Bani Ofair, part of Maghrab Ans, Dhamar, Yemen. Produced by the Al Ofairi Tribe in partnership with Qima Coffee, this Kent variety lot is processed using Qima's Alchemy XCI protocol, which involves aerobic fermentation, carbonic maceration in CO₂-flushed tanks, anaerobic fermentation, and a slow 600-hour drying on African beds. The cup offers tasting notes of peach blossom, mango, cranberry, chocolate, and honey, with a cupping score of 90.5. Grown at 1,900-2,100 masl.

Details

Format

Bean

Decaffeinated

No

Cupping score

90.5

Producer

Al Ofairi Tribe / Qima Coffee

Altitude

1900 - 2100 m.a.s.l

Variety

Kent

Notes

Mango, Cranberry, Chocolate, Honey, Cherry Blossom

The roaster

Ovni Coffee

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