Among the world's oldest coffee, grown on terraced mountains and sun-dried whole. The port of Mocha gave its name to the coffee trade.
History
Coffee cultivation in Yemen began around the 15th century in Sufi circles. For centuries Yemen was the only source of coffee, exported from the port of Mocha.
Ingredients
- Coffee cherries (Arabica)
How it's made
- Grow on terraced mountain farms
- Pick ripe cherries
- Dry whole cherries in the sun
- Hull and sort
- Roast and brew with cardamom or ginger
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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Famous brands & makers
- Port of Mokha
- Qima Coffee
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