It all began centuries ago, in the highlands of Yemen, where farmers cultivated the first Arabica beans. From the bustling port of Al Mokha, Yemeni coffee became a global phenomenon, celebrated for its rich, bold flavors and unique heritage. Today, we carry forward this legacy by bringing you authentic Yemeni coffee, crafted with the same passion and tradition that made it a global treasure. Let’s explore this journey together!

The story of Yemeni coffee trade is deeply rooted in real history, beginning in the highlands of Yemen where coffee was first cultivated over a thousand years ago. It was in Yemen where the coffee plant, native to Ethiopia, found its true home. The 15th century marked the formal beginning of the coffee trade, with Yemeni Sufi monks in monasteries using the stimulating brew to stay awake during their long prayers. They called it "qahwa," the Arabic word that would evolve into "coffee.

Yemen’s port of Al Mokha became the world's earliest center for coffee trade. By the early 16th century, the Ottomans had established control over Yemen, and coffee's popularity quickly spread throughout the empire, reaching cities like Cairo, Damascus, and Istanbul. From there, it traveled to Venice and other European ports through traders. The coffee beans exported from Al Mokha were so renowned that they gave rise to the term "mocha," symbolizing Yemeni coffee’s distinctive flavor and quality.

Yemeni coffee was unique not only because of its taste but also because of the traditional cultivation methods passed down through generations. Grown on terraced mountainsides, Yemeni coffee beans were sun-dried and processed naturally, resulting in rich, bold flavors with hints of chocolate, spice, and fruit.

Despite competition from new coffee-growing regions like the Caribbean and Indonesia in the 17th and 18th centuries, Yemeni coffee maintained its place as a symbol of authenticity and tradition. It remained prized by coffee enthusiasts, representing the original essence of the global coffee culture that began in the heart of Arabia.