Yemen Al-Khanshali Estate Anaerobic Slow Dry
Our coffee team is pleased to share a rare selection from the venerated coffee project of Mokhtar Alkhanshali: the subject of Dave Eggers' 2018 NYT Best Seller, The Monk of Mokha.
This light roast Yemen is characterized by baking spice and dried fruit notes, with a wine-like acidity imparted by the anaerobic natural method of Mokhtar’s team at origin.
Origin Story
- Yemen
Mokhtar
How to Brew
- Hario V60
- Drip Brewer
- Chemex
Overview:
Hario V60
Ratio: 1:15
Coffee: 24g
Water: 360g
Brew Steps:
0:00 - 60g bloom
0:30 - 100g pour
1:00 - 100g pour
1:30 - 100g pour
Requiring slow and controlled pours, the Hario V60 is a meditative way to brew one clean, balanced, and nuanced cup of coffee.
Overview:
Luxe Brewer
Ratio: 1:15
Coffee: 66g
Water: 1000g
Brew Steps:
1. Add filter, grounds, & water
2. Wait for water to heat
3. Select & start brew
As ubiquitous as they are varied, drip coffee machines are the ultimate convenience for brewing coffee for multiple coffee drinkers.
Overview:
Chemex 8 Cup
Ratio: 1:16
Coffee: 45g
Water: 720g
Brew Steps:
0:00 - 90g bloom
0:30 - 210g pour
1:30 - 210g pour
2:30 - 210g pour
With an elegant and iconic design, the Chemex uitilizes a thick paper filter to brew several well balanced and clean cups of coffee.
About the Producer
Al-Khanshali Coffee Estates was founded by Mokhtar Alkhanshali, subject of Dave Eggers' 2018 NYT bestseller The Monk of Mokha. After eight years of working with Yemeni coffee farmers, Mokhtar launched Al-Khanshali Estates as a boutique Yemeni coffee producer and importer. In 2022, the operation expanded to include management of processing across four farms in the West Haraz region, bringing meticulous attention to one of the world's oldest and most storied coffee origins.
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