Blind Assessment

Deeply aromatic, spice-toned and elegantly fruity. Dried fig, date, clove, dark chocolate and mandarin zest in aroma and cup. Bright, winey acidity; full, syrupy body. The finish is long and resonant, carrying dried fruit sweetness, spice and cocoa depth.

Notes

Produced by smallholding farmers, from trees of local landrace varieties of Arabica, and processed by the natural method (dried in the whole fruit). Lin Jen-Wei’s Black Jar Coffee, a Taiwan-based nano-roaster and café, is named for both the Taiwanese slang phrase “black soy sauce in black jar,” indicating something is difficult to see through, and the literal black jar in which this company stores coffee to protect it from UV light. Roasted by Lin Jen-Wei, the daughter of the owner, who has been roasting for five years (since she was 13!). For more information, visit Black Jar's Facebook page.

Bottom Line

A compelling Yemen profile that balances classic dried fruit and spice with lively acidity and impressive clarity.

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