Qishr (or also called Cascara) are sun-dried coffee cherries.
they exist from skin & pulp of 100% Arabica coffee cherries.
The coffee cherry is great suitable to be brewed as a tea, as a cold drink
or to be consumed with iced tea.
The imported ones Coffee cherries were made collectively & cooperatively
all villages in Masars from West Haraz in Yemen collected.
Flavour notes
DRIED MANGO / CHOCOLATE / PINEAPPLE
Velvety in texture, pronounced dried mango and soft pineapple notes come to the fore in this remarkable Yemeni Cascara.
Country: YEMEN
Region: HARAAZ
Producers: 10 SMALLHOLDERS
Harvest: JAN-MAR
Variety: Typica-Dawary Jaidi
Process: NATURAL
Altitude: 2200 MASL
Masar – West Haraz, Sana’a
Nestled in the mountains of West Haraz, Masar lies about 69 miles from Sana’a, reached through steep roads and a few miles of off-road paths. The nearby hamlets, House of Qanis, Al Hatab, and Al Barak, are only accessible on foot, preserving a traditional way of life.
Masar hosts around 20,240 coffee trees, including 15,000 currently producing. The main varieties ,Ja’adi, Tuffahi, and Dawairy thrive in cool temperatures (6–16°C) and an average rainfall of 500 mm. Most farms are located in the fertile Wadi Sharif valley.
About 400 families from five tribes live in this region. Many returned from public-sector jobs in Sana’a after 2014 and now rely fully on specialty coffee as a sustainable source of income.
The main water source is a large rain-fed reservoir in House of Qanis, which requires constant maintenance due to natural cracks.
Farming Traditions
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Families traditionally keep 10–20% of their harvest for personal use or gifting.
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A portion of the crop is saved as dried coffee cherries for future needs.
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When a farm owner cannot manage their land, another trusted farmer takes over in exchange for a share of the harvest: an equal split if the owner provides water and transport, or two-thirds for the caretaker if they cover those costs.
-
Most farmers transport their cherries on foot, as many cannot afford motorcycle rentals, which can affect quality and income stability.
Qishr (or also called Cascara) are sun-dried coffee cherries.
they exist from skin & pulp of 100% Arabica coffee cherries.
The coffee cherry is great suitable to be brewed as a tea, as a cold drink
or to be consumed with iced tea.
The imported ones Coffee cherries were made collectively & cooperatively
all villages in Masars from West Haraz in Yemen collected.
Flavour notes
DRIED MANGO / CHOCOLATE / PINEAPPLE
Velvety in texture, pronounced dried mango and soft pineapple notes come to the fore in this remarkable Yemeni Cascara.
Country: YEMEN
Region: HARAAZ
Producers: 10 SMALLHOLDERS
Harvest: JAN-MAR
Variety: Typica-Dawary Jaidi
Process: NATURAL
Altitude: 2200 MASL
Masar – West Haraz, Sana’a
Nestled in the mountains of West Haraz, Masar lies about 69 miles from Sana’a, reached through steep roads and a few miles of off-road paths. The nearby hamlets, House of Qanis, Al Hatab, and Al Barak, are only accessible on foot, preserving a traditional way of life.
Masar hosts around 20,240 coffee trees, including 15,000 currently producing. The main varieties ,Ja’adi, Tuffahi, and Dawairy thrive in cool temperatures (6–16°C) and an average rainfall of 500 mm. Most farms are located in the fertile Wadi Sharif valley.
About 400 families from five tribes live in this region. Many returned from public-sector jobs in Sana’a after 2014 and now rely fully on specialty coffee as a sustainable source of income.
The main water source is a large rain-fed reservoir in House of Qanis, which requires constant maintenance due to natural cracks.
Farming Traditions
-
Families traditionally keep 10–20% of their harvest for personal use or gifting.
-
A portion of the crop is saved as dried coffee cherries for future needs.
-
When a farm owner cannot manage their land, another trusted farmer takes over in exchange for a share of the harvest: an equal split if the owner provides water and transport, or two-thirds for the caretaker if they cover those costs.
-
Most farmers transport their cherries on foot, as many cannot afford motorcycle rentals, which can affect quality and income stability.