Yemen Mocca Pearl of Tehama Peaberry – Lot 83

Ultra-rare even by Yemen standards. Peaberries account for just 2-3% of harvest, and this lot comes from 23 smallholder farms on ancient terraces above 2,400 meters. Red fruit meets baker's chocolate in perfect balance. Origin Yemen Region Tehama, Sana'a Elevation 2,000-2,400m Process Natural Variety Heirloom Peaberry The Source

The rarest of the rare

Peaberries are mutations where only one bean develops inside the coffee cherry instead of two. In Yemen, peaberries account for just 2-5% of total harvest, making this lot exceptionally scarce. The single bean receives all the cherry's nutrients, creating denser, more concentrated flavors. Twenty-three producers in the Al-Haimah districts collaborated with Pearl of Tehama to create this lot. These western highlands parallel the Red Sea at extraordinarily high elevations—starting around 2,000 meters and stretching past 2,400 meters. Heirloom varietals descended from wild Ethiopian seeds brought centuries ago adapted to create flavors found nowhere else. The Craft

Hand-sorted perfection

Pearl of Tehama, founded in the 1950s, now implements stringent hand-sorting and specialized storage to preserve quality. Farmers learned refined processing techniques while maintaining traditional methods: sun-drying cherries on raised beds for 15-25 days, with continuous monitoring for BRIX, moisture, and density. It's labor-intensive but preserves five centuries of Yemeni coffee heritage. Coffee dries naturally on rooftops of stone houses perched on cliff edges—the same method used when coffee first traded in the 15th century. Baker's Chocolate Cherry Raspberry Dried Date Body Full Acidity Mild-Bright The Cup

Classic Yemen perfected

Baker's chocolate provides the foundation—rich, bittersweet, coating. Red fruit notes dance on top—cherry and raspberry accentuated at lighter roasts. Dried dates and raisins add earthy sweetness. Wine-like acidity brings brightness without sharpness. The body is full, almost syrupy, with concentrated flavors from the single-bean structure. Each sip reveals new layers. Find Your FixPeaberries extract differently—adjust your approach. Chemex highlights fruit-chocolate separation beautifully. V60 emphasizes wine-like acidity and brings out berry notes. Aeropress intensifies the full body and dried fruit sweetness. Espresso creates incredible concentration—chocolate becomes almost fudge-like. Start with your normal grind and tweak finer if needed. Roasted in small batches at our Virginia Beach roastery, where the Atlantic air reminds us daily of the journeys these beans make to reach your cup. Virginia Beach, VA