LOT NAME: Mahwiti
A L T I T U D E : 1,700 - 2,000 masl
PROCESS: Natural
G O V E R N O R A T E :The Governorate of Mahwit Mahwit is a mountainous governorate in western Yemen and is rich in history, culture and most excitingly coffee. Agriculture is an important sector for the locals of Mahwit, this includes the production of coffee, qat and fruits such as apples, peaches and guava. Women and men work side by side farming together. Restaurants in Mahwit are often found in the locals homes, the people here are known for their kindness and hospitality and family members will work together to serve their customers and guests. The coffee’s high quality is down to the high altitude of the mountains across the governorate including Jabal Almahwhit, a vast mountainous region that surrounds the Mahwit governorate. Historically, the rugged mountains acted as a shield from invaders.
Tasting notes: Chocolate / Coconut / Hazelnut / Vanilla
Altitude: 1700-2000 masl
Variety: Mixed genetics
Region: Mahwit