Tanzania Kagera Robusta Natural

Tanzania Kagera Robusta Natural

Robusta from the western shore of Lake Victoria — dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and woody notes with rounded bitterness and a full body.

ChocolateyNuttyEarthyBitter
VarietyRobusta
ProcessingNatural
Elevation1200 m
SCA Score80
EstateKagera (Bukoba)
OriginTanzania

Flavor Description

Dark chocolate and roasted grain on the dry aroma; pronounced but rounded bitterness on entry with cocoa, roasted nuts, and light woody notes; a full body with almost no acidity and plenty of crema.

Buying Tips

  • Region: Kagera lies in northwestern Tanzania on the western shore of Lake Victoria, centered on Bukoba, and is the country's main robusta region
  • Coffee culture: Coffee has a long history among the local Haya people, who traditionally boil and chew coffee cherries as a gesture of hospitality and in ceremonies
  • Robusta: Roughly twice the caffeine of arabica, with strong bitterness and plenty of crema

Brewing Notes

  • Espresso: 10–20% in a blend adds crema and punch
  • Moka pot: Medium-dark roast with milk for rich cocoa

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