Best of Yemen 2026 - Alliance For Coffee Excellence

Qima Coffee and the Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) are proud to announce their continued partnership to launch the seventh edition of the Private Collection Auction series in Yemen: The Best of Yemen 2026.

The auction will be on September 10th, 2026.

The Best of Yemen auction returns for its seventh edition, showcasing some of the most distinctive, high-impact coffees Yemen has to offer.

This year, we’re not just celebrating coffee. We’re honouring the people, places, and traditions behind it. Living Legacy is the theme. Terraces carved by hand. Trees older than empires. Cultivation methods passed through generations. And the culture that gave the world coffee itself.

It is a celebration of continuity in the face of adversity. From the first cultivated trees to the rediscovery of Yemenia. From ancient caravan routes to highland farms still thriving today. This is a tribute to the farmers, the families, and the knowledge that endures. Still alive. Still growing. Still brewing.

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About Qima Coffee

Established in 2016, Qima Coffee is a prestigious international organisation specialising in coffee sourcing, development, and promotion. Strategically operating in key coffee-growing regions of Colombia, Yemen, and Ecuador, Qima collaborates with thousands of smallholder coffee farmers to meticulously source and expertly process some of the world’s most exceptional coffee varieties.

Renowned for its pioneering advancements in processing techniques, genetic research, and strategic initiatives, Qima Coffee stands as a beacon of innovation, equitable business practices, and sustainability within the coffee industry. The company’s unwavering commitment to excellence has positioned it as a transformative force, earning global acclaim for revolutionising the coffee landscape.

Selection Results

Rank	Jury Score	Name	Weight LBS	Process	Region	Variety	Flavour Profile
1	90.22	Aljidan XV	86.09	Alchemy XV	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Coffee Blossom, Cherry, Mango, Blueberry Jam, Honey, Rhubarb, Sage
2	90.09	Bait Yaseen XI	191.25	Alchemy XI	Hayma Dakhiliya	Yemenia	Rose, Raspberry, Mango, Sea Buckthorn, Whiskey, Rum Cake, Pecan Ice Cream
3	90.01	Maram Al-Yazji	107.04	Deep Fermentation	Hayma Dakhiliya	Yemenia	Green Lily, Pineapple, Citrus, Mulberry, Muscadine Grape, Strawberry Soda, Black Tea
4	89.21	Bait Yaseen Honey	50.16	Carbonic Honey	Hayma Dakhiliya	Yemenia	Hibiscus, Peach, Blackberry, Watermelon, Strawberry Cream, Cocoa, Wild Ginger Flower
5	89.00	Yusuf Rumaim	47.95	Natural	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Ginger Lily, Papaya, Kumquat, Blood Orange, Honey, Almond Croissant, Champagne
6	89.00	Bait Alal XCI	202.50	Alchemy XCI	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Osmanthus, Pineapple, Blueberry, Grape Jelly, Whiskey, Cocoa, Cinnamon Roll
7	88.83	Bani Ofair XV	191.25	Alchemy XV	Maghrib Ans	Kent	Pink Blossoms, Blueberry, Pomegranate, Blood Orange, Smoked Plum, Port Wine, Pink Pepper
8	88.65	Bait Al Ofairi	72.64	Natural	Maghrib Ans	Kent	White Flowers, Blood Orange, Concord Grape, Soursop, Brown Sugar, Caramel Apple Pie, Tonka Bean
9	88.40	Yahya Al-Lahaba	61.84	Deep Fermentation	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Lavender, Strawberry, Dark Cherry, Red Grape, Rum, Dark Chocolate, Walnut Baklava
10	88.26	Mohammed Zidan	60.52	Deep Fermentation	Maghrib Ans	SL28	Purple Lily, Apple, Flat Peach, Maple Syrup, Persimmon, Lemon Frosting, Hazelnut
11	88.21	Bani Zaidan Honey	191.25	Carbonic Honey	Maghrib Ans	Kent	Coffee Blossom, Hibiscus, Blackcurrant, Lychee, Quince, Strawberry Cream, Pistachio
12	88.03	Ammar Al-Siyaghi	83.45	Natural	Hayma Dakhiliya	Yemenia	Pink Flowers, Pear, Ruby Grapefruit, Green Grape, Plum Jam, Molasses, Bittersweet Chocolate
13	88.03	Habiba Ahmed	105.05	Deep Fermentation	Hayma Dakhiliya	Yemenia	Orange Blossom, Green Apple, Mango, Raspberry, Chocolate, Pistachio Ice Cream, Hops
14	88.01	Nasir Al-Lahaba	109.68	Natural	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Lavender, Blackberry, Pineapple, Dried Strawberry, Honey, Chocolate Chip, Ube
15	88.01	Bait Wael	191.25	Natural	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Flower Tea, Roasted Peach, Black Plum, Mangosteen, Cherry Caramel, Chocolate Mousse, Toasted Almond
16	88.01	Bait Subaih	191.25	Deep Fermentation	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Pink Flowers, Cherry Cola, Stewed Peach, Rhubarb, Durian Honey, Roasted Hazelnut, Mace
17	87.91	Bani Zaidan XCI	191.25	Alchemy XCI	Maghrib Ans	Kent	Honeysuckle, Peach, Blackberry, Mangosteen, Strawberry Shortcake, Pistachio, Caramel Pudding
18	87.89	Hifthallah Al-Haymi	54.57	Deep Fermentation	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Marigold, Raspberry, Mandarin, Grape Marmalade, Loquat, Dark Chocolate, Honey Glazed Pecans
19	87.82	Abdo Al-Qadah	173.39	Natural	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Jasmine, Pear, Cosmic Apple, Caramel, Honey, Green Tea, Vanilla
20	87.81	Himyar Subaih	34.94	Natural	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Rosewater, Peach, Orange, Date Syrup, Dulce De Leche, Dark Chocolate, Tonka Bean
21	87.78	Huria Al-Siyaghi	191.25	Natural	Hayma Dakhiliya	Yemenia	Blossom, Dried Apricot, Blackberry, Flat Peach, Honey, Chocolate 80%, Sichuan Pepper
22	87.78	Bait Wael Honey	81.68	Carbonic Honey	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Rose, Cherry, Grapefruit Pulp, Lemongrass, Chocolate Mousse, Brown Sugar, Cashew Butter
23	87.74	Hased & Ahmed Ali Subaih	77.49	Natural	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Rose Jelly, Apple, Apricot, Raspberry, Panela, Dark Chocolate, Cardamom
24	87.69	Saleh Al Ofairi	38.91	Deep Fermentation	Maghrib Ans	SL28	White Rose, Dried Apricot, Pineapple, Tangerine, Strawberry Sorbet, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate
25	87.64	Yaseen & Abdullah XV	47.07	Alchemy XV	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Purple Floral, Maraschino Cherry, Cranberry, Grilled Pineapple, Honey, Dark Chocolate, Glazed Cashew
26	87.64	Al Ofairi Women Farmers	88.08	Natural	Maghrib Ans	Kent	Acacia, Grapefruit, Quince, Peach, Caramel, Chocolate, Browned Butter
27	87.62	Katibah Jafar	41.34	Deep Fermentation	Hayma Dakhiliya	Yemenia	Water Lily, Raspberry, Grapefruit, Caramelized Mango, Panela, Cocoa, Whiskey
28	87.62	Bani Sulaiman XCI	191.25	Alchemy XCI	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Osmanthus, Strawberry, Prune, Tangerine Gummies, Chocolate, Black Tea, Gyokuro Tea
29	87.60	Aljidan	191.25	Natural	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Ginger Lily, Peach, Apricot, Brown Sugar, Black Tea, Premium Cocoa, Sichuan Pepper
30	87.58	Bait Alal XV	191.25	Alchemy XV	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Magnolia, Raspberry Sorbet, Red Grape, Canned Peaches, Chocolate, Walnut Dessert, Cardamom
31	87.54	Hayma Kharijiya XV	191.25	Alchemy XV	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Lemongrass, Blackberry Jam, Kiwi Amarillo, Raisin, Cocoa, Black Tea, Baked Spices
32	87.51	Yahya Al-Faqeeh	117.18	Natural	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Osmanthus, Orange, Peach, White Pomegranate, Honey, Black Tea, Honeyed Almonds
33	87.50	Hameed Subaih	28.77	Natural	Hayma Kharijiya	Yemenia	Acacia, White Peach, Starfruit, Loquat, Yuzu, Earl Grey, Spice Caramel

Auction Results

Internation Jury List

Company	Country
Coffee Hwa	South Korea
Alegria Coffee Roasters (ACR)	South Korea
Ruber Coffee	South Korea
IDMI	KSA
HOY8	KSA
Caffiene Lab	KSA
ENRTO	KSA
Coffee Cherry	China
Decameron	China
Prussian Blue	China
CHG	China
June’s Garden	China
Rose Cafe	China
NOMAD	Spain
Kaffebrenneriet	Oslo
Origo	Romania
Three	UAE
George Howell	USA
Windrose	Oman
Little Waves Coffee Roasters	USA
Museo	South Korea
Sarutahiko Coffee	Japan
Bluebottle	USA
Out of Line	KSA
Sulalat	KSA
Saza Coffee	Japan
Idle Hands Roasting Company	Australia

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