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Tanzania Peaberry Coffee

Tanzania Peaberry Coffee

$21.50 USD
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Size 12 oz

Description

Tanzania peaberry coffee is a rare specialty coffee from Tanzania. Peaberry coffee beans are a natural mutation where only one round bean develops inside the coffee cherry instead of the usual two. These beans are small, round, and pea-shaped, unlike regular coffee beans with a flat side. Their denser structure and uniform size create a more concentrated flavor and allow for even roasting, which improves their overall flavor. Peaberry coffee in Tanzania thrives in high-altitude volcanic soil, mainly on Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. The Southern Highlands, specifically Mbeya and Mbinga, also produce this coffee with fruity and floral notes.

What is the Best Tanzanian Peaberry Coffee?

Colipse Peaberry Tanzania ranks among the best Tanzanian coffees due to its PB-grade quality, bright acidity, and medium body. It is sourced directly from the Kilimanjaro Plantation Estate in the Kilimanjaro region. The 663-hectare plantation dedicates 565 hectares to cultivating high-quality Arabica coffee from over 1 million coffee trees. The remaining land is preserved as natural forest. The cooperative grows single-origin specialty coffee varietals like K9, N39, and Bourbon at high altitude, ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 meters. The coffee is fully washed and sun-dried on raised beds or patios.

ROAST LEVEL: Medium-Light

ALTITUDE: 1,200 - 2,000 masl

PRODUCER: Kilimanjaro Plantation Estate

REGION: Moshi, Kilimanjaro

PROCESS: Washed

VARIETALS: Bourbon and N39

HARVEST MONTHS: May - November

You can buy Tanzanian Peaberry coffee from Colipse Coffee at $21.50 USD per 12 oz bag, with an extra 10% subscription discount.

What are the Main Coffee Growing Regions in Tanzania?

The main coffee-growing regions in Tanzania are Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Mbeya, Ruvuma, and Kigoma. The Kilimanjaro Region in Northern Tanzania produces high-quality Arabica and peaberry coffee. Volcanic soil and a cool climate at 1,200–1,800 meters elevation give the coffee bright acidity, a medium body, and citrus, chocolate, and floral notes. Arusha Region in Northern Tanzania, near Mount Meru, has volcanic soil and high altitudes (1,200–1,700 meters). This creates coffee with a smooth body, bright acidity, and flavors of black currant, wine, and honey. Mbeya, located in Tanzania's Southern Highlands, produces high-quality Arabica coffee with fruity and floral flavors. It has a medium body, bright acidity, and notes of berries, citrus, and caramel.

What Does Tanzanian Coffee Taste Like?

Tanzanian coffee has bright acidity, medium body, and complex flavors, which vary based on region and processing. It features fruity notes like black currant and citrus, floral undertones, and chocolatey richness, creating a well-rounded profile. Its vibrant acidity gives it a wine-like quality, similar to Kenyan coffee but smoother.

The flavor profile of Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro features notes of rich chocolate, floral, caramel, and a hint of crisp pear. Colipse Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro is a medium-light "American" roast that extracts origin characteristics most brightly when brewed using filter coffee makers, drip coffee makers, AeroPress, and pour-over methods.

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About Tanzanian Coffee

Over 90% of Tanzania’s coffee is grown by smallholder farmers owning 0.5 to 2-acre farms with about 200 coffee trees each. These farmers use traditional agroforestry, intercropping coffee with bananas or shade trees to protect soil and supplement income. Large estates like Burka Coffee Estates on Mount Meru produce a small percentage of Tanzania's coffee. In Tanzania, coffee production primarily involves around 320,000 smallholder farmers, many organized into cooperatives like the KNPA. This industry directly employs about 270,000 people and supports over 2.4 million Tanzanians, including farmers' families and those working in processing and export.

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How to Make Tanzanian Coffee?

To make Tanzanian coffee, start by grinding fresh Tanzanian coffee beans to a medium-fine consistency. Use a pour-over method or French press to brew, ensuring water is heated to 195-205°F (90-96°C). Steep or pour for 3-4 minutes, then serve immediately to enjoy its bright acidity and medium body. An 8-ounce cup of Tanzanian Peaberry typically contains 95mg of caffeine, similar to most Arabica coffees. Caffeine levels vary depending on roast and brewing method.

What to know about Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee?

There are many aspects of Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee that customers should know about to help them decide if it's the right coffee for them. Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro is a medium-light roast, single-origin Tanzanian coffee with a unique peaberry mutation. While there are various ways to brew this coffee, pour-over, AeroPress, and drip brewing methods truly unlock its potential. Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro is specialty coffee, roasted to order, and available in 12oz bags equipped with a degassing vent, foil lining, and a gusseted bottom structure to maintain peak freshness.

What coffee bean varieties are in Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro?

The coffee bean varieties in Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro are Bourbon and N39.

What certifications does Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro have?

Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee does not hold any certifications. Most high-end coffee is from Bourbon varieties. Processing is mainly traditional ferment-and-wash. Main growing areas are northern regions, Mbeya, Mbinga/Ruvuma, and Kigoma. Grading is mainly by bean size. 90% of coffee is produced by small holders, often intercropping with bananas.

How is Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee harvested?

Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee beans are harvested using traditional methods and undergo a washed process.

How is Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee packaged?

Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro Coffee is packaged in bags with a one-way degassing valve, made from foil-lined multi-layer material with an expandable gusset base. This packaging ensures freshness by protecting the coffee from light, moisture, and oxygen. Orders are shipped in recyclable mailers and boxes via USPS, UPS, or FedEx, and typically arrive within 3-5 business days after roasting and packing.

What color are Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee beans?

Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee beans have a medium-brown roast color.

What brewing methods are most suitable for Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee?

The brewing methods that are most suitable for Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee are pour-over, drip coffee, AeroPress and filter brewing. Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee is roasted to a medium-light "American roast" level close to the end of the first crack. This means that percolation brewing methods allows to extract the nuanced flavors of the blend, offering a pleasant acidity and bright aromatics. The light-medium roast of Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro helps to highlight the coffee's delicate floral and fruity notes in filter coffee makers and manual pour-over brewers, bringing forward the nuanced origin characteristics. Although there are many different types of coffee brewing methods that may be considered objectively suitable for different coffee beans, it is important that people also choose the coffee beans that they enjoy the taste of, and highlight their personal preferences.

What is the net weight of Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee?

The net weight of Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro Coffee Beans is 12 oz (340 grams). A 12 oz bag yields approximately 24-26 cups of drip coffee.

When is Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee roasted?

Colipses' Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee beans and grounds are roasted in small batches only after you place your order, guaranteeing peak freshness and flavor in every cup. We roast them from Monday through Friday (and sometimes Saturdays) using commercial drum roasters for a balanced, nuanced taste. We fulfill orders daily and ship domestically via trusted business carriers.

What is the recommended shelf life for Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee?

Store Colipse’s Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee beans in an airtight container for optimal freshness within one month of opening. Use ground coffee within 1–2 weeks after opening. After these times, coffee remains safe to drink, but its freshness and flavor gradually diminish.

What is the shipping fee for Colipse's Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro coffee?

We offer free shipping on all orders of our single-origin Tanzanian coffee, available in whole bean or ground form. Our coffee is packed in freshness-preserving bags and shipped in recyclable packaging via USPS, UPS, or FedEx, typically arriving within 3-5 business days.