Farmer // 300 families
Region // Bait Alal, Hayma Kharijiya, Sana’a
Process // Natural
Genetics // Yemenia**
Altitude // 2350masl
Flavor Notes // Blueberry, Lime, Tropical Mango
Roast Level // Light
ABOUT KOJAFAH SPECIAL RESERVE
This offering is a part of Qima’s Nanolots and Farmer Series, sourced exclusively through Qima’s fresh cherry supply chain. Meticulously processed and traceable down to the farmer, this Yemenia lot was grown at 2,350 MASL in the village of Bait Alal of Hayma Kharijiya region in West Yemen.
This high-scoring lot gets its name from a waterfall in the region, a non-perennial source of water which flows only when it rains, and remains dry during the winters.
Bait Alal is home to approximately 300 farming families. Coffee
is a source of pride and joy to the residents of Bait Alal, who continue to till the land of their forefathers despite harsh climatic conditions. It is believed that some of the coffee trees here are three hundred years old.
Hayma Kharijiya is a coffee-growing region located in the west of
the Sana’a governorate and includes many villages. It is bordered
by Bani Matar to the east, Al-Hayma Al Dakhiliyah to the north, Manakhah to the west and Dhamar to the south. The region is well suited to Yemeni specialty coffee production; one can spot this name associated with many premium Yemeni coffees.
Hayma Kharijiya is known for its mild weather, fresh air and a chain of mountains that have a navy blue appearance. One can stand anywhere on the mountain for a panoramic view of the many important regions close by.
Hayma Kharijiya has many valleys such as Wadi Ali, Wadi Sarf, and Wadi Bini Ahmed to name a few. Mufhaq and Al-Manar forts are some important archaeological landmarks in the region.
ABOUT AXIS MUNDI…
"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." – Jung
Our new collection of the most exquisite coffees from around the world, AXIS MUNDI, celebrates the places where heaven meets earth in our lives. The inspiration for this series comes from the concepts of Axis Mundi rooted in many of the world's religions & cultures. Through these coffees, we turn our attention towards the broader view of the world, and the glory of humanity & divinity.
Brought to you by the partnership of Qima Coffee X Mad Priest Coffee
**Haven’t heard about Yemenia?
Qima Coffee, together with scientists from Alliance for Coffee Excellence, discovered a pure Arabica “Mother Population” a few years ago, called Yemenia. It represents a new ocean of genetics with untapped potential to transform the genetic landscape of Coffea Arabica. We were part of the first global auction where Yemenia was introduced to the world in 2020 and purchased one of the top lots. Everyone literally freaked out over it…in a good way, you know. Now, a few years later, we can’t quite afford the top lots of Yemenia, but we did everything in our power to bring you some of this heavenly goodness once again!
