Yemeni coffee producing areas, introduction of Yemeni coffee varieties

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Coffee is one of the traditional agricultural products in Yemen, which has been famous all over the world for its unique flavor since ancient times. the origin of many coffees in the world is in Yemen, thanks to the special geographical location of Yemen. In Yemen, coffee grows mainly between 1000 and 1700 metres above sea level, and is grown everywhere from the plateau to high mountain terraces and valleys, particularly in the western mountains, where coffee trees are planted at a rate of 1000 to 1000 trees per hectare and coffee production rates are 300,600kg per hectare. Coffee from different regions has different qualities. In the past, Yemenis invested heavily in coffee cultivation and trade, and "mocha" coffee used to be the largest export at the port. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Yemeni coffee production was 7000 tons in 1997, 13000 tons in 2002 and 19000 tons in 2009, with an export value of 2.7 billion rials (about US $13.4 million).

Yemeni mocha Matali (Yemen Mocca Matari): the quality of mocha coffee is taken from the outer port of Sanua, the capital of Yemen. The highest quality of mocha coffee is Barney. Yemeni Matali coffee grown in Matalu. Matali is the best-known and highest-altitude coffee producing area in Yemen. The coffee beans produced in Yemen belong to Arabica. Generally speaking, mocha beans are smaller than ordinary coffee beans and look very different from other coffee beans with large particles. However, although small, it contains distinct characteristics, especially the distinct fruit aroma can not be emulated by other coffee producing areas, its unique aroma, fruit acidity, the right bitter and excellent balance, and rich personality. It has a deep popularity among coffee lovers and has always been sought after. Therefore, it is often compared to the red wine in coffee.