The Finest Coffee

Al-Aqeeq Coffee

Whole Bean, Medium-Dark Roast

100% Natural, Sun-Dried and Hand-Picked

For hundreds of years, the coffee world has kept a secret, and it's time we let you in on it. We're talking about Yemeni coffee, in our opinion the finest coffee in the world. Many people have never heard of Yemeni coffee, and even fewer have tried it. We want to change that, one bag of mountain-grown whole-bean coffee at a time.

These rare beans slow-ripen high in the fertile mountain highlands of Yemen, where the cool, misty climate is ideal for coffee. In this environment, the beans develop rich flavor and natural sugars. The fruity aroma of the coffee brewing is the first thing you'll notice. Then come the warm, nutty flavors of your first sip. Sit back and enjoy the moment.

Yemeni coffee also has a remarkable history. Yemen was one of the first places in the world to grow coffee as a crop, more than 500 years ago, and it is where coffee was first brewed as a drink. The coffee plant itself is native to neighboring Ethiopia, and the two regions have traded for thousands of years. From the Red Sea port of Al-Makha (Mocha), Yemen became the world's first major coffee exporter. Coffee from Yemen later spread to India, Indonesia and Europe, and eventually to the Americas.

Today, Yemeni coffee is enjoyed around the world. Because it is rare, you won't find it at fast-food chains, drive-through coffee shops or even many upscale restaurants. To enjoy its full flavor, you have to seek it out, much like a fine wine. Al-Aqeeq makes it easy to order online.

We buy sun-dried coffee cherries from farmers and trusted traders in the terraced Yemeni highlands, then roast the beans fresh in small batches in Houston. You get 100% authentic Yemeni coffee with no fillers or substitutes, packed in 250 g (8.8 oz) whole-bean bags.

Discover the secret of Yemeni coffee for yourself. You'll notice the rich aroma the moment you open the bag and enjoy the full flavor down to the last cup. Try one bag, and we believe you'll be back for more. Then share the secret with your friends and neighbors.

While you enjoy your coffee, you can feel good about the difference it makes. You get the rich flavor of Yemeni coffee, and your purchase supports Yemeni farmers. As demand for their coffee grows, more farmers have a reason to replace khat (qat) shrubs with more profitable coffee plants. Every bag helps support families in Yemen on the path to a better livelihood.

Want to help Yemeni coffee farmers directly?

You can donate to our campaign to help coffee farmers in Yemen. Any support you can give is much appreciated.

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