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Maghrib Ans XV
Jury code : 6808
jury score :
90.29
Genetics :
Kent
Process :
Alchemy
lot size :
110.00LBS
traceability
VILLAGE :Maghrib Ans
REGION : Maghrib Ans
GOVERNORATE : Dhamar
ALTITUDE :1800masl
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Purple Florals, Rose, Grape Candy, Lychee, Longan, Blackcurrant, Caramelised Sugar
Maghrib Ans XV
Maghrib Ans XV is one of this year’s highest-scoring coffees, awarded 90.29 points by the international jury. Produced by a network of super smallholder farmers across the district of Maghrib Ans, this lot is a distinct variation of Qima’s Alchemy series. Developed through more than 1,300 controlled experiments, Alchemy combines precision fermentation, pressure, temperature, and drying to preserve genetic heritage while enhancing clarity and complexity.
Farming in Maghrib Ans is defined by endurance. Terraces are carved into volcanic slopes between 1,800 and 2,300 metres, where rainfall rarely exceeds 250–400 millimetres a year. The lack of roads and infrastructure makes access to resources difficult. Families often collect and transport clean water in barrels carried by livestock to sustain both their homes and their fields. Despite these challenges, coffee remains central to life here, sustained by long-standing traditions passed down over generations.
This lot is also notable for its variety. Kent, first identified in India in the 1920s for its resistance to coffee leaf rust, traces its genetic lineage to Yemen’s Typica-Bourbon population — the foundation of many of the world’s most celebrated Arabica coffees. Its presence in Maghrib Ans highlights Yemen’s pivotal role in the global story of coffee.
The result is a cup of striking vibrancy. Purple florals and rose give way to layers of grape candy, lychee, and longan, lifted by blackcurrant and caramelised sugar. A coffee that captures both the resilience of its farmers and the depth of its heritage.
