Khawlani Coffee Beans

[2] The production of the Khawlani coffee bean comes from the mountainous regions of Jazan, Al Baha, and Asir, in the Saudi Arabian part.

[7] The ripening fruits are harvested and placed in a sheepskin bag or a special plastic jar, then dried in designated areas, preferably in the shade with less sunlight, and stirred for 3 weeks to retain their flavour.

The Kingdom produces about 300 tons of high-quality Khawlani coffee beans a year, which are consumed locally and exported to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

The second largest number hail from Fayfa at 12 percent, followed by the governorates of Al- Reeth, Al-Edabi, Al-Aridhah and Harub.

[12] On November 30, 2022, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia succeeded in inscribing "Knowledge and practices related to cultivating Khawlani coffee beans" element on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).