Tanzania Washed Pre-Fermented Coffee · Ngorongoro Crater
Tanzania Washed Pre-Fermented Coffee · Ngorongoro Crater
Fresh, sweet and very versatile African coffee, good for espresso and filter.
Preparation: Espresso or Filter
Notes: Lemonade, Almond and Malt
Roast: Medium
Acidity: Medium
Producer: Edelweiss Estate
Region: Ngorongoro
Altitude: 1,650–1,820m
Variety: Bourbon and Kent
Process: Washed
Our Tanzania coffee comes from Edelweiss Estate, a farm right next to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the north of the country. It is a remote area, surrounded by indigenous forest: it is not uncommon to come across elephants or buffalo near the plantations, as the farm literally shares a green border with the natural reserve.
The Vohora producing family has a consistent relationship with the local community. They support local schools, have created day-care centres for workers' children, offer agricultural training, and maintain several environmental protection projects.
This lot combines Bourbon and Kent and undergoes a washed process with a pre-fermentation step in airtight tanks for two days. After that, the cherries are pulped and fermented again before being fully washed and sun-dried on African beds.
In the cup, the coffee is citrusy, with a relative but balanced acidity and a smooth texture. There is a sweet touch reminiscent of almond, nuances of malt, all in a clean and well-structured set.
