Harazi

Harazi is an Arabica variety cultivated in the Manakha Districts of the Sana’a Governorate, where elevations range from 1,000 to 2,200 meters above sea level. This coffee, composed of Dawaeri and Jadi beans, grows under 30% shade in areas that receive between 300 and 500 millimeters of rainfall each year. The farms are set across mountainous terraces, upper slopes, and plains with clay loam and sandy clay loam soils that maintain a neutral pH of 7 to 8. Cultivation follows traditional methods: fertilization with composted animal manure and forest leaves, irrigation from rain, wells, springs, spate systems, and caravans, and pest control using smoke from dry Ficus salicifolia wood and organic plant-based sprays. Each tree is tended manually or with animal assistance, with an average density of 1,000 trees per hectare. Harvested by hand between October and March, the cherries are sun-dried on rooftops and raised beds, then hulled, sorted, and graded with care. The resulting organic green coffee is recognized for its full-bodied flavor, mild acidity, and layered notes of cocoa, spice, and dried fruit that reflect the diverse landscapes of its highland origin.