Black Knight - Dharawan Fort (Yemen)

Black Knight Roastery – Dharawan Fort (Yemen)

250g – Whole Bean Specialty Coffee

🌍 Origin

• Country: Yemen

• Region: Dharawan, Bani Matar District, Sana’a Governorate

• Altitude: 1,900–2,200 meters above sea level

• Climate: Semi-arid highlands with cold nights and warm, dry days—ideal for slow cherry maturation and deep sugar concentration.

🌱 Producer & Farm

• Producer: Independent smallholder farmers from the Dharawan area

• Farm/Cooperative: Traditional terraced farms passed down for generations

• Farming Practices: Dry-farmed (no irrigation), organic by tradition, and hand-harvested. Native heirloom varietals are grown naturally without synthetic inputs.

🍒 Varietal & Process

• Varietal: Yemenia (Heirloom cultivars)

• Process: Natural (Dry Processed)

Processing Notes:

• Cherries dried whole on rooftops and raised beds under direct sunlight

• Turned multiple times daily to prevent over-fermentation

• Carefully hand-sorted post-drying to remove defects and preserve clarity

☕ Tasting Profile

• Primary Notes: Apricot, Berry, Guava, Chocolate

• Supporting Notes: Dried fruit sweetness, spiced cacao, soft floral undertones

• Mouthfeel: Syrupy and full-bodied with a rich, smooth texture

• Acidity: Balanced and jammy

• Sweetness: Deep and fruit-forward with chocolatey finish

📦 Harvest Info

• Harvest Season: October – February

• Altitude: 1,900–2,200 MASL

• Processing Site: Traditional village drying patios and rooftops

🔧 Recommended Brewing

• Filter (V60 / Chemex / Kalita): Highlights dried apricot and complex tropical notes

• Espresso: Dense and sweet with jammy red fruit and soft cocoa

• Ibrik / Turkish Style: Elevates berry and guava notes with long, lingering sweetness

✍️ Roaster’s Note

Dharawan Fort is a tribute to Yemen’s ancient coffee heritage. Grown in the rugged highlands near Sana’a, this naturally processed lot shines with vibrant fruit—apricot, berry, guava—layered over rich chocolate and traditional depth. A bold, elegant, and timeless cup that speaks of terroir and tradition.

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