Founded in the Netherlands by Yemeni immigrant Mohammed Farea, Bon Bonen was created to bring Yemeni coffee into a new generation of coffee culture.
Growing up in Yemen, coffee was always more than a drink. It was part of daily life, community, and culture. Years later, in Europe, I discovered something that changed my perspective completely: Yemen was once the world’s first coffee trade centre and the Dutch helped take coffee to the world.
That historic connection became the foundation of Bon Bonen. Today, we work with Yemeni farmers and trusted partners who continue to preserve generations of coffee craftsmanship. By combining authentic Yemeni heirloom coffee with modern Dutch craftsmanship, we create coffees that feel both deeply rooted and carefully refined.
From freshly roasted specialty coffee beans to slow-extracted Dutch Brew, every product is designed to highlight the clarity, complexity, and character of Yemeni coffee in a modern way. We collaborate with carefully selected partners across the entire value chain — from Yemeni coffee farmers to Dutch Brew specialists and roasting experts — all sharing the same commitment to quality, sustainability, and ethical practices.
Our mission is simple: To bring Yemeni coffee back into the global conversation while supporting the farmers behind it through fairness, sustainability, and respect for origin.
ORIGIN
Terraces, ripe cherries, careful handwork and slow drying shape the character of every coffee.
We source specialty Yemeni coffee known for its complex, distinctive flavor. Our coffee is harvested by local Yemeni farmers in high-altitude mountain terraces where coffee has been cultivated for centuries. We focus on traceable lots, traditional farming knowledge, and carefully selected ripe cherries to preserve quality from the very beginning.
We work with both traditional natural processing and modern experimental fermentations such as anaerobic processing. This combination allows us to preserve the deep heritage of Yemeni coffee while creating vibrant and complex flavor profiles unique to each harvest.
Our coffees are roasted in small batches on a Dutch-made Giesen W6 roaster to preserve freshness, clarity, sweetness, and complexity of Yemeni heirloom varieties.
Bon Bonen is one of the few brands producing Ready-To-Drink Dutch Brew using authentic Yemeni specialty coffee. Inspired by one of the oldest cold coffee brewing methods introduced by the Dutch centuries ago, our slow cold-drip extraction creates a smooth, layered, and naturally sweet coffee experience.
From whole beans to bottled Dutch Brew, every product is packaged with attention to freshness, protection, and visual identity, using eco-friendly packaging designed to preserve freshness while reducing environmental impact.
BURA · YEMEN
A visual look at the Bura microlot, its packaging and the details that keep origin visible.
MOCHA · CONNECTION
Port, trade and coffee-culture imagery evokes the route that connected Yemen with the Netherlands and the wider world.
We source directly from smallholder farmers through transparent, fair systems. We pay fair prices above market level, support job creation in rural Yemen, recognize the vital role of women in hand-picking and processing coffee, and help preserve centuries-old agricultural heritage.
We spotlight Yemen, a rare but historically foundational coffee origin, empower smallholder farmers with stable income and long-term partnerships, and connect Yemen directly with the European market, starting with the Netherlands — the historical first gateway for coffee into Europe.
Yemeni coffee is typically grown by smallholder farmers using eco-friendly and sustainable practices. Terraced farming protects soil and biodiversity, while dry/natural processing uses significantly less water than washed methods.
We preserve Yemeni coffee heritage as the world’s oldest coffee culture, share the story of the Netherlands as the historical first gateway for coffee into Europe, and offer a premium product as a cultural experience, not just a beverage.
BON BONEN
The visual language brings Yemeni hospitality together with calm, modern Dutch product presentation.
