Our Commitment to Excellence

From ancient Yemeni highlands to your warehouse — every step of our process is designed to deliver uncompromised quality.

The Quality Journey

01

Farm Selection

We partner only with farms in Yemen's legendary growing regions — Haraz, Matari, Bura'i, and Ismaili highlands above 1,500m elevation.

02

Hand-Picked Harvesting

All our coffee is hand-picked during peak ripeness. No mechanical harvesting — ensuring only the finest cherries are selected.

03

Natural Processing

Traditional sun-drying on raised beds for 2-4 weeks. Yemen's dry mountain climate creates the complex flavors the world loves.

04

Lab Quality Testing

Every batch is tested for moisture content (max 12%), screen size, defect count, and cupped for quality score (minimum 80 SCA points).

05

Precision Packaging

Packed in grain-pro or jute bags with vacuum-sealed options. Clearly labeled with origin, processing method, and harvest date.

06

Export Inspection

Final quality check and phytosanitary inspection before every shipment. Certificate of origin and quality docs included.

Specialty Coffee Cupping & SCA Lab Testing
SCA Sensory Lab

Cup Quality & Flavor Profiling

Every export lot undergoes standard SCA cupping protocols to score aroma, body, acidity, and balance — ensuring only 80+ specialty grade lots are selected.

Green Coffee Bean Grading & Moisture Inspection
Screen & Defect Grading

Moisture & Defect Analysis

Raw green beans are hand-sorted and tested with digital moisture meters (strictly below 12%) and screen sieves for uniform bean density and export freshness.

Standards & Certifications

We are transparent about our current certifications and our roadmap to achieving international standards.

Active

Phytosanitary Certificate

Official plant health certificate required for all agricultural exports from Yemen.

Active

Certificate of Origin

Verifies Yemeni origin for customs and tariff purposes. Issued by Yemeni Trade Authority.

In Progress

USDA Organic

In process — expected certification by Q2 2025. Our farms already practice organic methods.

In Progress

FDA Registration

FDA food facility registration in progress for direct US market access.

Planned 2025

ISO 22000

Food safety management certification planned for 2025 to meet global standards.

Planned 2025

Fair Trade

Fair trade certification planned to formally recognize our farmer-first business model.

Farming for Future Generations

Yemen's ancient coffee farming traditions are inherently sustainable. Our farmers use no artificial pesticides, rely on natural rainfall, and compost coffee pulp back into the soil.

We pay fair prices to farmers — often 20-30% above market rate — ensuring that growing coffee remains economically viable for Yemeni families.

✓No artificial pesticides or chemicals
✓Traditional shade-grown methods
✓Fair prices to generational farmers
✓Coffee pulp composting & soil enrichment
✓Supporting rural Yemeni communities
600+
Years of natural farming heritage
0
Artificial pesticides used
100%
Generational farmer partnerships

Questions About Our Quality Standards?

Contact our team for detailed quality reports, certificates, or sample requests.