Yemen Mocca Matari Natural

by Anonymous on July 31, 2010

OK, this one sure caught me by surprise... I take back all the things I thought about you when I first inspected the beans. This was my first experience with a Yemen and when I saw the very small and irregular looking beans I thought you sent me the "leftovers" from the bottom of the bag. I remembered "it's all about the cup" and decided to go ahead and roast some... WOW, this is a really good coffee! Maybe you should include a little about it's appearance in the description to prepare newbies for what to expect. Thanks for all the good service and coffees!

by yeon31050 on June 19, 2020

Matari is my favorite bean. However, the size of the coffee beans is not constant. Also, there are more defects than other beans. You must do a hand pick. This is a bean that requires a lot of effort. However, it is very fragrant and has a good flavor. It is not always possible to buy from this site, so it is recommended to try it when it is in stock.

by Todd on July 29, 2018

Yemeni beans have become harder and harder to find, particularly well handled beans, due mostly to the on-going war in Yemen. As a result, I've taken to keeping a Google alert for Yemen coffee beans, and every so often, some make it into the U.S. market, notwithstanding the U.S. condoned war there. I'm rarely disappointed for the wait. I'm a big lover of many types of African coffee beans, particularly Ethiopian. And I find Yemeni beans to be comparable and sometimes better than even some of the best Ethiopian beans. The five pounds I ordered here have lived up to my expectations. Although they were small and of different quality (which leads to a challenge in obtaining a consistent roast), the flavor of the beans (at a second crack dark or City roast) includes dark chocolate and fruit tones, with a smooth (not acidic) finish. If you've never tried Yemeni beans, but you like African coffees (or more particularly, Ethiopian coffees), take the plunge! You won't be disappointed!

by Andrea on September 12, 2018

Hands down best coffee in circulation! City roast for best experience.

by Michael Richardson on May 27, 2018

Really smooth. Roasted dark brown. Love the rich flavor.

by Dahni on August 12, 2020

Initial reaction to the green beans: 1. small and irregular with some larger beans thrown in. Typical of Arabica (fragile) beans 2. it had a distinct aroma almost like alcohol as if fermenting almost like they were old beans. Roasting: 1. Many beans did not roast and were discarded 2. A lot of chaff and some stuck to the beans and not removed Grinding: 1. Aroma much different than was expected (a good unexpected') Brewing: 1. Aroma much different than was expected (a good unexpected') Taste: 1. WOW I cannot believe this is the same coffee described above - Delicious! 2. Packaging is not always indicative of the prize inside! 3. This is one of the finest coffees I have ever had! 4. Treat yourself and try this coffee you will not be disappointed! 5. I definitely would order this again!

by cg on June 8, 2020

taste good, need more time to dig it out. thanks.

by Rich on November 18, 2018

In a Behmor 1600, I used the 1 pound/ P3/ B settings, and loaded 8 oz of green beans. Gives a potential 20 min roast. 1st crack comes with 4:30 to 5:00 left. It is very subtle (my theory: small bean = small sound) 2nd crack started with 2:30 to 2:15 left, and I immediately hit the cool button as soon as i heard the “rice crispies” just starting. Some small beans may get stuck in the mesh of the barrel. A tiny few may fall in the tray. Chaff is moderate. Makes a remarkable cup, taste is different but very refined. Amazing that it comes from such a war torn part of the world. So, I sipped - and prayed for the growers. A few salty tears in the coffee never hurt anything.

by Simeon on September 6, 2018

I am suspecting that this is an acquired taste. Shocking at first but by the second cup I started enjoying it.

by robert davis on August 19, 2018

mixed 1 part mocha with 2 parts Indonesian java and we are very pleased with the deep rich flavor that resulted. After allowing it to breathe for 3 days, we have now this this our Sunday coffee go-to. I personally recommend roasting it from a full city-roast to almost a French roast. This tends to give it a lot more flavor.

by John Ninan on March 19, 2018

The Yemeni Mocca - matari is an excellent coffee. I buy different varieties of unroasted beans, both Arabica and Robusta for my morning cup. I roasted the moccaa - matari to a full city roast. The flavor is amazingly great, lingers on your tongue for a while. It has a good chocolaty , winey flavor. I strongly recommend this coffee to any coffee lover. As a matter of fact coffee bean corral has the lowest price per pound. I will buy this coffee again.

by Anonymous on April 28, 2010

Balanced acidity brings out a wide range of flavors which could be summarized as a wild complex chocolate bomb when taken approx. 30 sec into 2nd crack. A fun exotic aromatic rich coffee. I really like it!

by Anonymous on May 19, 2007

Russ, assuming this is from the same lot from which i purchased a short while ago, it's a winner. In addition to the "usual"..or unusual qualities in a Yemen, there was also a nice bottom end. I use it as a 15% component in my espresso blend as well. A reminder to those roasting this...let it rest at least 2 days...or 3...and it constantly changes as it ages! I like mine about 6 days after roast. I take mine just a couple of cracks into 2nd. Discard any ultra light beans, but keep the dark tan ones.
I don't think it's possible to say too much for personal preferences and your review exemplifies it - thank you.
TIP: learn what takes place at each phase of the roasting process (read "Roast Styles / Names" in the coffee school section) then roast your coffee the way you like it, to bring out the qualities you want - good job!!
Russ

by Anonymous on February 7, 2014

how do you roast this bean?