Coffee Origin
Ibb
Yemen
Agriculture
Farming
Farming system
Lower altitude; much higher rainfall.
Coffee competes poorly with other crops.
Post-Harvest
Processing
Processing reality
Dry-process; drying is structurally difficult.
Long drying periods increase defect risk.
Logistics
Supply Chain
Supply chain + power
Coffee often blended into broader regional lots.
Specialty volumes are small.
Market Intelligence
Buyer Truth
Buyer truth
Rarely worth sourcing unless part of a very controlled program.