Mocha-Java Coffee

Mocha-Java is a blend of gourmet coffee and, possibly, the world's first and oldest blend. The blend is a combination of Indonesian Yemen Mocha beans and Java Arabic beans; it has a history that is as rich and interesting as the coffee itself.

In the eighteenth century, coffee was only available through Yemen or the Dutch-inhabited Island of Java - and only to those who could afford the luxury. Mocha is the name of the port city (Yemeni port Al Mokha) where Yemeni beans were grown and loaded onto ships by sailors from the Island of Java. Some stories say that the sailors inadvertently mixed the two beans, creating the infamous blend, while others state that the European elite began to mix the two beans, Mocha and Java. Whatever the case, there's no doubt the combination yielded a premium blend, complete with a distinctive name and even more distinctive taste.

Premium Mocha-Java blends are a true 50/50 blend of Arabian Mocha and Java Estates, which are quite expensive; however, to lower costs, most blends use either less Arabian Mocha or use an Ethiopian Mocha instead.

Mocha's unique flavor is due to several factors, including being cultivated in the high altitudes. The mountain air contributes to its acidic nature, which is usually "dry processed" and produces a fruity, acidic, wine-like taste. Java, on the other hand, is a more mellow tasting coffee that balances out the Mocha.

Always store premium Mocha-Java blend in a tightly closed package or in an airtight container. For Mocha-Java coffee that is to be stored longer than two weeks, keep it in a cool, dark and dry place.