According to Maranda Barnes — chief commercial officer of V3 Gourmet, which has brought Morocco’s Bacha Coffee to Riyadh — these six coffee varieties are worth trying.
6 coffee beans to try in the region
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1910
This medium-roast coffee features fruit-forward notes with a smooth finish, suitable for everyday drinking and for those exploring flavored coffees.
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Wallenford
Sourced from Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, this single-origin coffee is defined by mild acidity and a clean structure, reflecting the characteristics commonly associated with the region’s coffee.
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Matari
Produced using traditional Yemeni methods, this coffee has a fuller body shaped by natural processing techniques and a medium-dark roast profile.
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Yirgacheffe
This Ethiopian coffee is grown at high altitude and produced using heirloom varieties commonly cultivated in the region, with growing conditions shaped by elevation and climate.
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Kahwa
This decaffeinated coffee is processed using a natural carbon dioxide method, allowing it to retain structure, restrained acidity and cocoa-leaning notes.
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Mombasa
This blended coffee combines African and Asian origins and is roasted to achieve balance and consistency across batches.









