FILTER | YEMEN | QUEEN OF SABA | TEA & DRIED FRUIT (250g)

Origin: Yemen

Region: Haraz – Wadi Al-Shari Valley

Process: Naturel Anaerobic s

Varieties: Typica

Producer:  Haytham Alafoury

Altitude : 2450m

Tasting notes: Tea, dried fruit, roses, spices, floral

* 250g bag of pure bliss! 

Born and raised on the steep terraces of Haraz, Haytham Alafoury cultivates a land where patience is a condition of survival.

While many left, he stayed, prioritizing discipline over speed and quality over yield. His work is discreet, precise, and deeply rooted in the land. Haytham began working his land at a very young age alongside his father.

Today, he takes his four children with him on weekends, hoping that one day they will follow in his footsteps and perpetuate the family legacy.

Process « Mountain Silence »

A multi-stage, low-oxygen fermentation protocol designed to ensure precision, stability and optimal roasting quality.

Selection by density in water;
sorting by flotation; removal of floating cherries

Initial fermentation and stabilization of whole cherries (18 days)
Raised drying beds in total shade
Large mass of cherries, limited air circulation
Manual turning every 2.5 hours
Light misting with water every 2.5 hours
Temperature: 18–22 °C
Relative humidity: 55–65%

Anaerobic fermentation in a closed environment (7 days)
Airtight metal drums
Oxygen-free
Temperature: 20–22 °C

Secondary drying (17 days):
Raised drying beds in the shade

Airtight packaging (Ecotact) – 3 days

Final drying (3 days)
Final moisture content: 11.3%

Post-processing:
Dehulling and density sorting
; Manual sorting
; Preparation for export