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YEMEN Qima Coffee Yemenia Alchemy

YEMEN Qima Coffee Yemenia Alchemy

Lilo Coffee Roasters

About This Coffee

A single-origin coffee from the Bait Waseel region of Yemen's Sana'a highlands, grown at 2000-2300m altitude. This microalot features the rare Yemenia variety, a recently identified maternal genetic group unique to Yemen. Processed using the Alchemy Process—a proprietary method developed through 1,300+ trials combining aerobic fermentation, carbonic maceration, anaerobic fermentation, and staged drying. Light roast. Flavor profile includes mixed berry jam, blood orange, apricot, cherry liqueur, and orangette-like sweetness with evolving acidity.

Origin

Bait Waseel (Yemen)

Flavor Notes

Mixed Berry Jam, Blood Orange, Apricot, Cherry Liqueur, Orangette

Roast Level

Light

Processing

Alchemy Process

Typology

Arabica
Yemenia
LC

Lilo Coffee Roasters

LiLo Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roastery and café founded in Osaka’s Amerikamura district in 2014, and is regarded as one of the city’s early specialty coffee pioneers. The roastery part of the business is led by head roaster Keita Nakamura, who oversees bean selection and roasting, bringing a broad range of single-origin coffees to life with clarity and character. LiLo offers an extensive and rotating selection of beans, often more than 20 varieties at a time, each accompanied by detailed origin and tasting notes.

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