Prized western mountain area near Sana'a, at about 1,500 to 2,300+ m, described as berry-sweet and wine-like with a syrupy body.
Haraaz lies in the Manakhah district west of Sana'a and is widely considered Yemen's most prized coffee-growing region. Its altitude ranges from about 1,500 to over 2,300 m, and its coffees are described as having deep berry sweetness, wine-like complexity and a thick, syrupy body. In a 2020 survey of 28 Haraaz farms, the local names cited most often were Jaadi (32 percent), Jufaini (22 percent) and Tufahi (17 percent).
Field notes
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Jaadi, one of the five most cited coffee names in a 2020 Yemen survey, was named only by Haraaz farmers, and 15 of the 18 Jaadi trees tested belonged to the New-Yemen genetic group.
In the cup, according to guides
- WineyOften notedDescribed as having wine-like complexity.
- BerryOften notedDescribed as having deep berry sweetness.
- BodyMoreDescribed as having a thick, syrupy body.
Sources · 3 Every sentence here was checked against a source we read. Taste notes are what guides describe, not promises about your bag. Last revised 2026-11-11. Some details here are less settled than others.
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