Lot YEM-23-15: Ali Galeb Al Shawesh

Lot Description

Reference Number:YEM-23-15
Opening Bid:$0.00/lb
Weight:123 lbs
Producer Cup Score:89.5
Varietal:Jadi
Process:Double Anaerobic
Altitude:1913masl
Producer Cupping Notes:Dark chocolate, red currants, yoghurt
Score:89.5
Country:YEMEN
Drying Method:30-45 Days

Coffee details

Description:

Red currants and dark chocolate in the fragrance. Extended fermentation and process characteristics make this a fruit forward coffee with notes of cherry, aloe, red fruit, banana and cocoa. Structured acids hold the coffee together and it has a silky yoghurt like mouth feel that adds finesse.

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Farm details

Town: Sanaf
Location: HARAZ

Producer Story:

Situated in the village of Al-Sanaf Haraz, Sana’a Governorate, Ali Ghaleb Al- Shawsh relies heavily on his coffee farm as his principal source of income. Ali is highly receptive to improving farming techniques, such as using the correct quantity of organic fertilisers and adequate irrigation.

Aged 34, Ali first learned to produce fine coffee from his late father, Ghaleb Al- Shawsh. Today, Ali is keeping the lessons learned from his father alive, as, in turn, he passes this wisdom on to his three sons.

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Coffee and cupping details

Fragrance:8.5
Flavour:8.5
Aftertaste:8.25
Acidity:9.0
Body:8.25
Balance:8.5
Uniformity:10.0
Clean Cup:10.0
Sweetness:10.0
Overall:8.5
Total:89.5
Tasting Notes:Red currants and dark chocolate in the fragrance.
Q Grader Reference:John Thompson