Brown sugar and berries on the dry aroma; bright blackcurrant and orange acidity on entry; caramel and honey sweetness through the middle; a medium, juicy body; and a finish of milk chocolate with a light black-tea note.
Buying Tips
Region: Chipinge and the Honde Valley lie in Zimbabwe's eastern highlands on the Mozambique border; with plentiful rain, they are the country's main coffee area
Rebuilding: Zimbabwe's coffee output fell sharply in the 2000s; smallholders and cooperatives are gradually reviving it, with small volumes but steadily improving quality
Style: East African-style bright fruit acidity with a rounder body
Brewing Notes
Pour-over: Medium-fine grind, 92°C, ratio 1:15
French press: For medium roasts, a 4-minute steep combines berries and chocolate