LuyombeWashing Station

washed-processed peaberry bourbon from Luyombe Washing Station grown at 1500masl in Ruvuma with notes of dark chocolate, malted milk, molasses

archived: former 12oz bag price

$26.35 / 12oz

grounded, smooth, and uniquely herbal

This coffee really creates a delicious spread of smooth, sweet, chocolatey notes. There’s kind of a subculture around Tanzanian peaberry coffees and we understand why. This coffee presents a perfectly balanced terroir-forward profile with great touches of complexity that don’t detract from the chocolate forward notes. I’m developing this coffee a lot more than other coffees, because this bean can really take it. Highly recommend as a daily driver!

-Jonathan

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Luyombe is a coffee-producing area in Tanzania, known for cultivating high-quality Arabica beans. The region's coffee is typically grown at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 meters above sea level, benefiting from fertile volcanic soils and a temperate climate ideal for coffee cultivation.

Luyombe is known for their washed Peaberries. Peaberry beans are unique, as they develop as a single, rounded bean within the coffee cherry, unlike the typical two flat-sided beans. This natural mutation occurs in about 5-10% of coffee cherries and is often associated with a more concentrated flavor profile.

Tanzanian coffees, including those from Luyombe, are known for their bright acidity and complex flavor profiles. Common tasting notes include black currant, chocolate, and a sweet, fruity aftertaste.

The coffee industry in Tanzania is vital to the country's economy, with approximately 90% of farms managed by smallholder farmers.

process Washed Process

variety Peaberry Bourbon

altitude 1500masl

region Ruvuma

tier Brown Label

Tanzania

You can break down the history of coffee in Tanzania (tan•zuh•nee•uh) into three eras, their ancient beginning, their period of colonization, and their current post-colonialization era. Each era has brought significant changes to coffee production. The current cultivating climate has shifted from a lot of government intervention to more freedom allowing for more privatizing of farms and more individual responsibility for farmers. Tanzania coffee production is a testament to the resiliency of people overcoming obstacles to see a better quality of life.

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