Yemen Mocca Mattari Sana’a Governorate Yemen: Mocca Mattari, Sana’a Governorate

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!

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.

Exquisite! OMG this coffee is amazing. Sucha different flavor than any of the other MANY coffees I've tried from here. IO ground the first pot three days after roasting and it was very good but as time went on, it got better and better and better. So the second time i roasted a batch, i waited a full seven days before grinding the first pot. Give this coffee a try. Its very different. You'll love it.

I home roast only naturals, usually Ethiopian MISTY VALLEY Yirgacheffe. I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious these beans are. They are just as tasty if not tastier. I was a little worried when roasting, because the beans looked close to the second crack, yet a lot of chaff still seem to be on the beans. However during the cooling all but a few beans cleared.

The first cup was espresso. The result was a stunning dislike. First taste impression was something like the flavor of dirt. Next morning, an Americano, and a pre-made one in a vacuum bottle saved for a later lunch. First morning Americano generated same flavor of dirt, but then something magical happened; the Americano in the afternoon (6 hours later, and still hot in the vacuum bottle) was exquisite! Apparently this coffee needs to breathe after brewing. In doing so this bean is like nothing else I've experienced. I'm not even sure how to accurately rate this coffee, but after letting it breathe it's easily 5+ stars for it's uniqueness.

One of my favorite cups of all time!! Roasted to FC+ in a fresh roast sr800. It’s smooth and chocolatey, rich and complex. Also tried it in a 50/50 mocca-java blend. First Yemen for me. Absolutely fantastic!

These beans are very different in size and appearance but don't be fooled. They give a remarkable cup with wonderful flavors. A lighter roast yields a more earthy, spicy flavor while darker roasts give pronounced chocolate and red berry flavors. This is one of my favorites!

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

Excellent coffee. Worth the extra cost. Get it while it's still available.

This Yemen has a very unique flavor and does well with pourovers. I like to roast light and the flavor does not disappoint. I wait 72 hours after roasting to drink. It has great body with a hint of brightness. Excellent. Highly recommended.

A real Holiday treat! Roasted medium it has wonderful med-heavy body, hints of Smokey dark chocolate. Love coffees from Yemen but these beans are superior.

A big fan of Yemen coffee. Definitely one to keep on hand and roast for that special cup for weekends and other special occasions. Price point does not make this an everyday drinker. I roast just a touch into 2nd crack. Yes, bean are irregular, hard to hear 2nd crack, lots of chaff, but makes an exception cup of coffee.

Maybe the best coffee made available by CBC, Yemen beans are to hard to come by, these are my all time favorite. I find them a bit temperamental to dial in but the result always pleases. I edge the roast up to Vienna, I just prefer darker roasts but somewhere slotted between full city + and a dark roast is the sweet spot for my tastes. Well balanced, rich as Yemen should be, earthy with a dark cocoa and birch beer note. The aroma is unmistakable. If you read up on the origins of Yemeni coffee you can almost taste it in the cup and fully appreciate the luxury of this bean. This is more than just a cup of morning joe, this is truly an exploration of a distinct taste of an old world coffee that delivers on its history.

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!

High Quality I strongly recommend it; the beans were roasted to medium for espresso (chocolate milk color like maybe slightly darker), made a cafe latte with a ratio 1 oz espresso shot to 5 oz of foamed milk, the result was a very smooth nut taste Latte without the bitterness and sourness.

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

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.

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.

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!

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

how do you roast this bean?