Yemen Al Hayma

Discover one of the rarest and most impressive cafés in the world with Yemen Al Hayma, which embodies the centuries-old traditions of Yemen and the unique character of the high-mountain regions around Sana’a. Sourced from the ancient Wadi Al-Mahjar area in the Al Hayma region, this coffee is the result of the meticulous work of the Al Mahjar & Bait Hujairah team and the expertise of Sheba Coffee. Yemen Al Hayma is a true treasure for lovers of exceptional and exotic flavours.

Processing: Double Anaerobic Natural
Altitude: 2,200 m
Variety: Udaini
Region: Al Hayma
Farm: Al Mahjar & Bait Hujairah Collective, Sheba Coffee

Features:

Grown at an altitude of over 2,200 metres – The harsh climate, low temperatures and slow ripening of the coffee cherries create the conditions for exceptionally concentrated and complex flavours.

Double Anaerobic Natural Treatment – a carefully controlled double anaerobic process that brings out the coffee’s natural sweetness and rich fruity characteristics.

The ancient Udaini variety – a local variety descended from Typica, which has adapted to the harsh conditions of the Yemeni mountains and is renowned for its unique sweetness and complexity.

Microlot production – The small yields in the region make this coffee a true rarity, and its quality has been recognised by the prestigious Gems of Yemen competition, where the Wadi Al-Mahjar district won first place in 2020.

Benefits:

Exceptional sweetness and fruity complexity: In the glass, delicate notes of candy floss, juicy blueberries and ripe banana unfold, combined with a velvety body and a long finish.

Perfect for filter coffee and espresso: Its rich and complex flavour profile makes this coffee an unforgettable experience for any connoisseur.

Supporting small-scale producers in Yemen: The coffee is produced by families who have been growing coffee using traditional methods for generations in one of the world’s oldest coffee-growing regions.

Yemen Al Hayma It undergoes a meticulous two-stage anaerobic process that brings out its natural sweetness and fruity characteristics. Every sip reveals surprising notes of candy floss, blueberries and banana – a rare and captivating coffee that captures the spirit of ancient Yemen and leaves a lasting impression of its extraordinary complexity.