Yemen Matari Natural
YEMEN
MATARI NATURAL
BARLEY MALT, TOASTED GRAINS, COCOA, DRIED APRICOT, ANISE + CUMIN
BEAN DETAILS:
ORIGIN: Bani Matari, Sana'a, Yemen
PRODUCER: 100 famers in Bani Matari/Fatoum Muslot
ELEVATION: 2000-2400 masl
VARIETY: Variedad Colombia, Castillo
PROCESS: Dry Process (Natural)/Patio and Raised Bed Sun-Dried
TASTING NOTES: Barley malt, toasted grains, rustic cocoa, dried apricot, anise, cumin, Middle Eastern spice mix, tobacco, and more.
ROAST TYPE: Light
Farm Level
Yemen, an Arab country located in western Asia, has a rich history and a deep connection to coffee. Despite facing numerous challenges, including ongoing conflicts and food insecurity, the Yemeni agricultural sector has managed to increase its coffee production in recent years. Today, we're excited to introduce you to a truly exceptional coffee from Yemen: Yemen Matari.
Matari is a rare coffee from the high-altitude growing regions surrounding Sana'a, the capital of Yemen. Unlike other coffees from this area that are often mixed to form "Sana'ani coffee," Matari is kept separate, showcasing its unique qualities. The coffee trees in Bani Matari are tall and old, resembling fruit orchards rather than typical coffee farms.
This particular lot of Yemen Matari was secured through Fatoum Muslot, who took over her family's coffee business in the 1950s. Under Fatoum's management, the group has implemented stricter hand sorting and the use of Ecotact storage bags to enhance the overall quality of their coffee. The Muslot family's long-standing relationships with farming groups in various growing regions enable them to purchase coffee more directly.
The Yemen Matari lot is composed of coffee from approximately 100 farmers in Bani Matari, each with an average of 1000 trees planted on less than 1/2 hectare of land. The altitude is remarkably high, ranging from 2000 to 2400 meters above sea level.
General Brewing Instructions
- Filtered water. Spring water is ideal. Removing chloride, sulfur, and iron is essential.
- A burr grinder. The more even the coffee particles, the better the coffee. Burr grinders, whether manual or electric, will do a better job than "whirly-blade" grinders. Invest in a burr grinder. Your taste buds (and coffee roaster) will thank you.
- A scale. I know using a scale can seem a bit like you're doing something you shouldn't be. Trust me, you can only brew consistently great coffee with a scale. Water and coffee are hard to measure without one.
- Clean equipment. Properly cleaning your equipment is the only way to avoid stale and rancid coffee flavors entering your cup. Please keep your equipment clean. The sooner and more often you clean your gear, the easier it will be in the long run. Add it to your ritual and thank us later.
- Delicious and freshly roasted Color Coffee
- Hario V60 02. Check out Scott Rao's video on how to brew a better pourover than your local cafe does.
- French Press. Check out James Hoffman's video on how to brew a next level cup.
- Aeropress. Check out Tim Wendelboe's video on how to brew an exceptionally easy and delicious cup.
Coffee Faq
IS YOUR COFFEE ORGANIC OR FAIR TRADE?
In many cases, yes. However, our first priority is quality and flavor. Sometimes these priorities align and our producers are certified organic and/or fair trade. We always pay well above fair trade rates (which are quite low and don’t guarantee sustainability or quality).
Often times, the producers we work with are too small to gain certifications. It’s expensive and laborious. Many of our producers are certified organic and fair trade, including many of our producers in Peru, Ethiopia, and Mexico.
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME-FRAME TO DRINK MY COFFEE?
We recommend drinking our coffee within one month of the roast date. Most of our coffees taste best however within 2 - 14 days of roast date.
For espresso, we recommend using coffee that has rested at least 7 days after roast date. This is because coffee gives off CO2 after roasting that can interfere with extraction. One way to get around this is to let your ground espresso dose sit for 30-120 minutes before pulling the shot. Email info@colorroasters.com for more questions about this.
If you are pre-grinding the coffee, we recommend drinking the coffee within one week of grinding.
CAN YOU GRIND MY COFFEE ON WEB ORDERS?
Yes, we can. Please select how you want your coffee to be ground at the time you place your order. Simply click on the arrow beside "Grind" and make your selection. If you need help choosing let us know the brewing method you will be using to prepare the coffee, in the notes of the order. And we will be happy to grind the coffee for you on our commercial grinder.
DO YOU HAVE BREW RECIPES?
These are in the works! We are compiling a bunch and even shooting some video, to help you brew like us at home.
In the meantime...go here: Pour Overs | Aeropress to get some expert advice.
MY COFFEE TASTES WEAK, WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?