Travellers often call Haraaz one of the most beautiful places in Yemen, with stone villages perched on ridges above clouds. For coffee lovers, it is famous for something else: its beans.
The land
Haraaz rises steeply from the Tihama coastal plain. Its high peaks catch seasonal rain and mist, and farmers grow coffee on narrow terraces carved into the slopes.
The coffee
Haraaz coffee is typically naturally processed: cherries are dried whole on rooftops and terraces. The result is a cup with notes of dried fruit and berries, cocoa and warm spice, with a lively but gentle acidity.
Al-Aqeeq Haraaz Fair Value
Our Haraaz Fair Value is bought directly from farmers in Haraaz as sun-dried coffee cherries, at fair prices. It rewards slow brewing methods like pour-over.
Brewing tips for Haraaz coffee
- Pour-over: 15 g coffee to 250 g water, medium-fine grind.
- French press: 4 minutes, coarse grind.
- Drink it black first to taste the fruit.
Frequently asked questions
Is it Haraz or Haraaz?
Both spellings are used for the same Yemeni mountain region.
What does Haraaz coffee taste like?
Fruity and complex, with dried berry, cocoa and spice notes.
How is Haraaz Fair Value different from Mocha Yemeni?
Haraaz Fair Value comes directly from Haraaz farmers and is more fruit-toned; Mocha Yemeni comes from several Yemeni markets and is bolder and more chocolatey.
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