YEMEN MOCCA Pearl of Tehama Mattari

Yemen Mattari Pearl of Tehama Natural

A Historic Heirloom Natural Coffee from the Terraces of Mattari-Sayhee

Sourced from legacy farming families in western Yemen’s Sana’a Governorate, this coffee represents centuries of coffee-growing tradition passed through generations. Curated by exporter Pearl of Tehama from 98 partner farmers in the Mattari-Sayhee mountain valley, this lot is cultivated on steep terraced lands under unique subtropical conditions, offering a rare glimpse into the birthplace of commercial coffee cultivation.

☕ About This Coffee

• Origin: Sana’a Governorate, Yemen
• Grower: 98 farmers from the Mattari-Sayhee valley organized around Pearl of Tehama
• Altitude: 1,500 – 1,700 masl
• Varieties: Jadi, Dawaery, Tuffahi
• Soil: Sandy loam
• Process: Full natural dried on rooftops and raised beds
• Harvest: October – March
• Exporter: Pearl of Tehama for Import, Export, and C.A.S.

🌿 Flavor Profile

A deeply complex natural cup with vibrant tropical fruit sweetness, layered floral aromatics, and a rich cacao finish.

Expect notes of:

Dried Mango · Cacao · Floral

🏔️ Terroir & Mattari-Sayhee Valley

"Matari" is a term of terroir distinction, similar to "Kona", referring to high-quality heirloom coffee varieties produced in the unique climate and soil of this part of Sana’a. Subtropical conditions and available water springs allow coffee farmers to irrigate—something almost unheard of in the majority of coffee-producing areas in Yemen.

Coffee farms are iconically terraced on arid, incredibly steep slopes. Farmers manage 200–1,000 coffee trees alongside crops such as sorghum, corn, alfalfa, cowpeas, beans, millet, fruit trees, and livestock, which provide a natural source of fertilizer.

🚿 Processing & Cultivation Details

All Mattari coffee is traditionally processed as a natural:

• Hand-picked and sorted for consistency
• Dried in a single layer in full sun on elevated raised beds or rooftops
• Grown with generous tree spacing (~1,000 trees per hectare) on narrow terraces to optimize groundwater access and erosion control
• Shade trees are strategically positioned to block water evaporation

🇾🇪 Pearl of Tehama & Exporter History

Pearl of Tehama is a family business founded in 1970 by Ali Hiba Muslot. Today, the business is owned by Ms. Fatoum Muslot, with her eldest son, Yasser Al-Khaderi, serving as general manager.

Pearl of Tehama manages all transportation, milling, and exporting for its 98 partner farms in the Mattari-Sayhee valley. The company also operates a consultancy covering traceable harvest information, technical field reports, harvest and processing calibration, and customer relationship management to strengthen Yemen's coffee export sector.