TUCSON, AZ — Presta Espresso Roasters is proud to announce the discharge of three distinctive coffees from the 2025 harvest of Al-Khanshali Property in Yemen, one of the crucial exceptional and significant espresso origins on the earth. Out there in two restricted drops on-line at prestacoffee.com and in restricted portions in-store, these coffees signify the top of what Yemeni espresso could be.
The Story of Al-Khanshali Property
Lengthy earlier than specialty espresso made Yemen a family identify amongst fans, Mokhtar Alkhanshali was sleeping on mountains, mountain climbing three-day trails into distant rising areas, and sitting with farmers who had almost forgotten the crop their ancestors had given to the world. Over years of cautious work, Mokhtar surveyed greater than 30 coffee-growing areas throughout Yemen, coaching farmers in greatest practices from natural fertilization and selective harvesting to fashionable drying strategies and moisture evaluation. He organized farmers into collectives with a mandate for 50% girls on their boards, and offered interest-free micro-loans to interrupt cycles of debt. When farmers adopted these protocols, they earned over 33% extra for his or her espresso. He known as it the Mokha Technique.
Then civil battle broke out. In March of 2015, on the eve of Mokhtar’s deliberate departure to the SCAA convention in Seattle, two suitcases of espresso samples in hand, Yemen’s civilian airports have been bombed. Mokhtar made his strategy to the Port of Mokha, employed a fisherman, and crossed the Pink Sea in a small fishing boat. Seven hours later, he reached the shores of Djibouti. Days later, at SCAA, his coffees earned a 90+ in blind cupping. The story of Yemen, its espresso farmers, and the extraordinary potential of Yemeni espresso was lastly being heard.Al-Khanshali Property is Mokhtar’s biggest labor of affection. For the 2025 harvest, solely the very best heaps have been provided. These heaps have been grown, harvested, and processed with painstaking care, and made accessible solely to a choose group of companions who perceive the soul of what this work represents. Presta Espresso Roasters is honored to be amongst them.
The Coffees
Yemen – Al-Khanshali Property IV, Lot 1 | Farm: Al-Khanshali IV · Area: Sana’a Province · Elevation: 1,950 masl · Selection: Daw’iri · Processing: Anaerobic Sluggish Dry, 6 DayAromatic from the primary second, this lot opens with ripe pineapple and chocolate-covered strawberries, blooming into notes of hibiscus and a luxuriously creamy physique. A lingering cherry end retains you coming again. That is Yemeni espresso as pure, sensory pleasure.
Yemen – Al-Khanshali Property III, Lot 4 | Farm: Al-Khanshali III · Elevation: 2,000 masl · Selection: Udaini · Processing: Anaerobic Sluggish Dry, 4 DayA cup of exceptional complexity and heat. Wealthy darkish chocolate and strawberry give strategy to cinnamon spice, orange marmalade, and a cascade of stone and tropical fruit — pear, nectarine, peach, and mango. Layered, expressive, and deeply satisfying.
Yemen – Al-Khanshali Property IV, Lot 5 | Farm: Al-Khanshali IV · Elevation: 2,050 masl · Selection: Udaini · Processing: Carbonic Maceration, 4 DayThe crown jewel of this launch. Glowing acidity lifts a rare bouquet of rose, berries, hibiscus, raspberry, figs, and persimmon. Because the cup cools, it opens up fully — revealing a deep florality and candy, lingering tropical notes that talk to the uncommon heights Yemeni espresso can attain.
Availability & PricingThese coffees will likely be launched in two restricted drops on prestacoffee.com, with further portions accessible in-store. Provides are extraordinarily restricted and never anticipated to final. The person 4oz espresso baggage vary from $30-40.For many who wish to expertise the complete vary of this extraordinary harvest, all three coffees can be found as restricted field units for $95.
About Presta Espresso RoastersPresta Espresso Roasters is a specialty espresso roaster primarily based in Tucson, Arizona, dedicated to sourcing distinctive coffees and constructing significant relationships with the farmers and producers behind them. From single-origin heaps to rigorously crafted blends, Presta believes nice espresso tells a narrative price savoring.
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