{"product_id":"yemen-mocha-matari-medium-dark-roast-single-origin","title":"Yemen Mocha Matari — Medium Dark Roast Single Origin","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe Coffee That Named Mocha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBefore \"mocha\" meant a chocolate coffee drink, before it referred to a flavor, before it appeared on every café menu in the world — it was a place. Al-Makha: an ancient port city on the Red Sea coast of Yemen, through which virtually all of the world's coffee passed for two centuries. The traders who moved this coffee through Mocha gave it the name that has survived in our language ever since. And the most prized of all the coffees those traders handled — the one that buyers sought above everything else — came from the mountains of Bani Matari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYemen Mocha Matari is not a coffee with a story attached to it. It \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e the story. Grown on hand-built stone terraces in Yemen's western highlands, naturally processed using methods unchanged for over five centuries, tended by farming families who have worked this same land for generations — this is the coffee that the entire modern coffee world grew out of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere is nothing quite like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark wild fruit · Bittersweet chocolate · Dried fig · Chai spice · Wine-like complexity · Long, evolving finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium Dark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural (dry-processed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,500–2,000 meters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom Yemeni (Dawairi, Jaadi, Ismaili, Tufahi)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% organically grown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistrict:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bani Matari, Western Highlands, Yemen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Brewed As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour-over, AeroPress, French press — always black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat Makes Matari Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYemen produces several distinct regional coffees — Haraazi, Sanani, and others — but Matari has always stood apart. The Bani Matari district in the mountains west of Sana'a sits at the highest altitudes of any Yemeni growing region, and that altitude combined with the district's specific soil composition and centuries of cultivated heirloom trees produces a cup profile unlike anything else in the Yemeni lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhere other Yemeni coffees are fruity and bright, Matari is deep and complex — bittersweet, spiced, and layered with the kind of rustic character that specialty coffee buyers have described as the most distinctly Yemeni of all Yemeni origins. The flavor that has made \"mocha\" synonymous with richness and depth for 500 years is most pronounced here, in the district where it originated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe cup shifts and evolves as it cools. Flavors that are deep and bittersweet when hot become sweeter, more fruit-forward, and more intricate at a lower temperature. Yemen Mocha Matari is best experienced slowly — brewed, then set aside for a few minutes before tasting. The patience is rewarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Land: Ancient Terraces, Ancient Methods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe farms of Bani Matari are carved into the sides of steep mountain valleys at elevations between 1,500 and 2,000 meters above sea level — among the highest coffee-growing altitudes in the world. The stone terraces that cover these slopes were built entirely by hand, without machinery, over centuries of patient agricultural work. They are both a farming infrastructure and a piece of cultural heritage as significant as any monument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe climate of the Bani Matari highlands is defined by conditions that most growing regions cannot replicate: intense highland sun during the day, cool nights that slow cherry development and concentrate flavor, and severely limited rainfall that forces the coffee plant to develop deep root systems and produce cherries with extraordinary intensity. Scarcity, in the language of coffee terroir, produces complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe soil is ancient and mineral-dense, shaped by millennia of highland weathering in some of the driest, most geologically distinctive terrain on earth. Generations of cultivation without chemical inputs have preserved its natural character. These are 100% organically grown coffees — not by design, but by tradition. Synthetic fertilizers and pesticides have never been introduced to these farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Farmers and the Exporter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCoffee cultivation in Bani Matari is carried out by approximately 98 smallholder farming families, each managing plots on the ancient terraced hillsides that have been in continuous cultivation for generations. The knowledge of when to irrigate, when to harvest, and how to process is carried orally from parent to child — agricultural expertise accumulated over centuries with no written manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis lot is exported through Pearl of Tehama for Import and Export, led by Fatoum Muslot — a woman who took over the family coffee business started by her father in the 1950s. Under her leadership, Pearl of Tehama has implemented stricter hand-sorting standards and improved storage practices, including Ecotact storage liners that protect the coffee's quality through the export process. That care is visible in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYemen consumes the vast majority of its own coffee domestically — roughly three quarters of production never reaches the international market, and the largest share of what does export goes to neighboring Saudi Arabia. What reaches specialty buyers globally is a genuinely small and genuinely rare supply. When you purchase Yemen Mocha Matari, you are buying one of the most limited coffees in the specialty trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Processing: Five Centuries Unchanged\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYemen Mocha Matari is naturally processed — dry-processed — exactly as it has been in this region for over five hundred years. After careful, selective hand-harvesting of only fully ripe cherries, the whole fruit is laid out in a single layer on raised drying beds or clean rooftop surfaces and left to dry in the highland sun. Farmers turn the cherries by hand throughout the drying period to ensure even exposure across the entire batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe process takes four to six weeks. During that time, the sugars and aromatic compounds in the drying fruit slowly migrate into the bean beneath — imparting the wild, fruit-forward, wine-like complexity that defines natural-processed Yemeni coffee. No washing. No pulping. No machinery. Just sun, time, and the hands of farmers who have done this their entire lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe result is a bean that carries the full character of the fruit it grew inside — concentrated, layered, and deeply expressive of the land where it was grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eIn the Cup: How to Taste It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYemen Mocha Matari rewards a specific approach. A few recommendations for getting the most from it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use water at 90–92°C rather than the typical 93–95°C. The more delicate aromatic compounds in natural-processed Yemeni coffee extract cleanly at slightly lower temperatures and can become harsh at higher ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRest after roasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all natural-processed coffees, Matari benefits from resting at least 72 hours after the roast date before brewing. The flavors open up and integrate significantly with a few days of rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink it black.\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk and cream obscure the very complexity you're paying for. This coffee is meant to be experienced on its own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet it cool.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour your cup and wait two to three minutes before tasting. The flavors that emerge as the temperature drops from hot to warm are some of the most interesting the coffee has to offer — the bittersweet chocolate becomes sweeter, the spice notes clarify, and the dried fruit character deepens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePour-over is the preferred method.\u003c\/strong\u003e A Hario V60 or Kalita Wave produces the cleanest, most transparent expression of the flavor profile. French press adds body at the expense of some clarity. AeroPress at lower temperature and shorter brew time is excellent for a more concentrated, espresso-adjacent cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eA Note on Availability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYemen Mocha Matari is among the rarest coffees in the international specialty trade. Yemen's political situation, limited export infrastructure, and the small scale of production in Bani Matari create genuine supply constraints. When this coffee is available, we carry it. When supply is interrupted between harvests or due to logistics challenges, we do not substitute another coffee in its place. If you see it in our store, it is worth buying without delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eMatari vs. Haraz Estate: Understanding Both\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe carry two distinct Yemeni coffees. Here is how they differ:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYemen Mocha Haraz Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e is grown at higher altitude (1,800–2,200m) in the Haraz region. It is bright, floral, and layered — with maple syrup and caramel chocolate notes and a more approachable, lifted character. Haraz is the entry point to Yemeni coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYemen Mocha Matari\u003c\/strong\u003e is bolder, deeper, and more historically significant. Bani Matari produces a heavier body, more pronounced wine-like complexity, richer spice character, and the bittersweet chocolate depth that has made this district's coffee the benchmark of Yemeni quality for centuries. If you have tried Haraz and want to go further — Matari is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eEvery Bag Gives Back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYemen Mocha Matari is part of our ongoing commitment to sourcing coffees that matter — from origins where the purchase makes a difference, and from farming families whose work deserves global recognition. Every bag sold supports our monthly giving mission through Boys \u0026amp; Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, Student Conservation Association, Environmental Defense Fund, and Kid Powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this 100% organically grown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — by tradition rather than certification. The farming families of Bani Matari have never used synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. These are naturally organic farms, as they have been for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Yemeni coffee so rare?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYemen consumes approximately three quarters of its own coffee production domestically. Of the quarter that reaches the export market, the majority goes to neighboring Saudi Arabia. What remains for the global specialty trade is genuinely limited — made more so by Yemen's ongoing political and logistical challenges. Authentic Yemeni Mocha Matari is one of the most constrained supplies in specialty coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Mocha\" mean in this context?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMocha refers to the ancient Yemeni port city of Al-Makha, through which Yemen's coffee was exported to the world for centuries. It has nothing to do with chocolate flavoring. The word \"mocha\" as it appears on coffee menus today is a cultural remnant of Yemen's historical dominance of the global coffee trade — the rich, chocolatey character of Yemeni coffee is what originally connected the two words in the popular imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to other single origins in your lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYemen Mocha Matari is the most complex and historically significant single origin we carry. It is wilder, deeper, and more demanding than our \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everydaypeoplecoffeeandtea.com\/products\/ethiopia-natural-single-origin-organic-medium-light-roast\"\u003eEthiopia Natural\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everydaypeoplecoffeeandtea.com\/products\/guatemala-single-origin-medium-roast\"\u003eGuatemala\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everydaypeoplecoffeeandtea.com\/products\/honduras-single-origin-medium-dark-roast\"\u003eHonduras\u003c\/a\u003e — all of which are excellent, approachable coffees. Matari is for the drinker who has explored those origins and wants something that operates in an entirely different register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it available ground?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — whole bean or ground, selected at checkout. For the fullest expression of Matari's flavor complexity, whole bean ground immediately before brewing is strongly recommended. The aromatic compounds that define this coffee dissipate faster after grinding than most origins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everyday People Coffee \u0026 Tea","offers":[{"title":"Whole Bean \/ 12 oz","offer_id":47816886321317,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground \/ 12 oz","offer_id":47816886354085,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Espresso Grind \/ 12 oz","offer_id":47816886386853,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cold Brew Grind \/ 12 oz","offer_id":47816886419621,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Press Grind \/ 12 oz","offer_id":47816886452389,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Keurig \/ 12 oz","offer_id":47816886485157,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0191\/5640\/2242\/files\/ImageApr26_2026_06_04_06PM.png?v=1778455598","url":"https:\/\/www.everydaypeoplecoffeeandtea.com\/products\/yemen-mocha-matari-medium-dark-roast-single-origin","provider":"Everyday People Coffee \u0026 Tea ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}