Congo Kivu
Single Origin African
Regular price
$15.00
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Region: Congo, North Kivu, South Kivu ,Ituri
Variety: Bourbon, Jackson Bourbon
Elevation: 1,500m - 2,000m
Processing: Natural
Roast profile: Medium Dark Roast now! (Not a medium roast as stated on the label)
Flavour notes: BlackForest Cake, Berries, Raisins, Chocolate, Citrusy, Plums
Acidity: Sweet
Body: Full
Tasting Experience
As a Pour over, fancy dark fruits and BlackForest cakes? You're ina for a treat then! Blackberry & Blueberry aroma are the first notes you will be hit by followed alog with sweet raisins & juicy plums.
As an Espresso, this shot is really something. The rich overlay of chocolate and citrus smokes off the fruity chocolatey crema as the whole experience reminds you of a jolly good Malty Orange Chocolate Bar.
Farm Information
Coffee production has been, like every facet of life in the Democratic Republic of Congo, subject to the forces of decades of civil conflict. Lacking both infrastructure (roads, vehicles, clean water, reliable electricity) and security for private investments, most production has reverted from larger-scale, capital-intensive plantations–which were prevalent during the colonial period–to small-holder farms of 100 trees or fewer. These smallholder farmers have sustained the industry along the eastern edge of the country, which has all the resources necessary to produce great coffee: high elevation, good rainfall, and an excellent varietal.
Largely because of punative export taxes on agricultural exports, until recently a significant amount of Congolese coffee made its way over the porous borders to neighboring Uganda and Rwanda, where it was re-bagged and sold without the Congo name.
Moisture content of Green Coffee: 10.9%
Packaging
Premium White Matte Block Bottom Pouches with One-way valve & Easy-Tear Resealable Zipper. Heat Sealed for extended freshness.