Gulden Batavia

Arabian Mocha

The historic trade routes between the Yemeni port of Mocha and the volcanic island of Java created one of the world’s oldest coffee blends, combining the wild, wine-like character of Arabian Mocha coffee with the deep earthy body of Indonesian Java beans. Dutch traders in the 17th century popularized this blend because the bright fruit and spice qualities from Yemen balanced naturally against the smooth, heavy-bodied profile of Java coffee, producing a cup known for cocoa richness, warm spice, and layered complexity that still defines Mocha Java today.