July 2009

This month we find ourselves re-visiting Tanzania. It’s next door to one of the world’s powerhouse’s of coffee production, Kenya. Close to the border you will find Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Fast becoming one of the most popular coffee regions of the world, we thought it about time we roasted some more…

Harvested in the months of October to February, over 90% of Tanzanian coffee is grown on small farms as a cash crop. The reliable rainfall, big rivers and rich Volcanic soil of Mount Kilimanjaro make the country suitable for agriculture and ideal growing conditions for wet-processed "acidic" Arabica Coffee.

The grading system is somewhat similar to its neighbor, Kenya, having AA grade as the main source, and then followed by the lower grades of A and B. We have purchased the better AA grade variety to ensure an excellent cup quality.

The Tanzanian coffee bean is said to share the same sharp and winey acidity flavours as other African coffees. Originally we roasted the coffee to a medium style roast profile, only to find most sweet flavours were lost. Our second finding at a light medium roast produced a wonderful cup of coffee with strong, rich, aggressive flavours and hints of clove on the finish.

A GREAT single shot latte or a powerful double espresso is the way to go, like all the best things in life, this coffee is perfect in many ways. So visit our order page now to enjoy the finest taste of Africa.

ENJOY!

The Koffee Purist