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Golden Raisin, Milk Chocolate, Nectarine, White Tea

Story Behind the Coffee

Yusuf Alrumaim’s earliest memories are of helping his father out on the farm, showing up daily with unparalleled excitement. After many years, Yusuf began growing coffee on his own farm; he walks to it every day to tend to his trees. It is about 3km away, equivalent to an hour's walk one way. Although his family members help out during the harvest season, he sometimes stays back on the farm for a few days to ensure that proper methods are being followed. Yusuf and his family rely on coffee as a primary source of income. Business has been improving slowly but steadily as Yemeni coffee gradually makes its way to the spotlight. But his love for the fields and determination to produce some of Yemen’s best coffee precedes all else. Today, Yusuf is actively looking to expand his farm and improve the quality of beans using his father’s methods. “It is, after all, the wealth of my grandfathers.” He adds, “In addition to coffee, I also grow almonds and barley. In the near future, I will be planting more coffee trees and building water barriers to guarantee a permanent source of water.” To his fellow farmers, Yusuf says: “Do not give into the face of difficulties. Coffee growing can be hard, but it is really worth it if you pay attention to producing high-quality output.”