Description
Roast: Medium-light
Tasting Profile: Raspberry, Honey, and Star Fruit to Tropical Fruit, Strawberry, and Brown Sugar Notes
Grower: Small cooperative farmers in the Mbeya area
Variety: Bourbon & Kent
Region: Mbeya Region of Tanzania
Altitude: 1200-1900 M
Soil Type: Clay Minerals
Process: Fully washed and dried on raised beds
Altitude: 1200-1900 M
Soil Type: Clay Minerals
Process: Fully washed and dried on raised beds.
Chimney Hill Coffee’s dedication to crafting the ultimate coffee experience brings together the rich heritage of Tanzanian coffee beans from the Mwangoka Farm with the artisanal precision of micro-batch roasting. This unique blend of origin and craftsmanship tells a story of tradition, innovation, and passion for coffee that transcends the ordinary cup.
The Heritage of Tanzanian Beans
The Mwangoka Farm, nestled in Tanzania’s Southern Highlands, is a testament to the exceptional quality of Tanzanian coffee. Managed by the Grivas family, the farm produces coffee beans that are a direct reflection of the region’s rich soil and ideal climatic conditions. With a focus on the natural or dry process, the farm cultivates Bourbon and compact coffee varieties, known for their superior flavors. The meticulous hand-picking and sorting of cherries, followed by careful drying, result in beans with distinct flavor profiles. These include notes of raspberry, honey, star fruit, tropical fruit, strawberry, and brown sugar, showcasing the unique terroir of Tanzania.
Chimney Hill Coffee’s Micro-Batch Roasting
Chimney Hill Coffee elevates these exceptional beans through a traditional micro-batch roasting technique. By roasting in small quantities, typically less than three pounds per batch, Chimney Hill ensures that each bean receives personalized attention to bring out its best characteristics. This artisanal approach allows for the infusion of intense flavors and a smoother taste, resulting in a coffee that is of unparalleled quality and richness. The entire roasting process is overseen by skilled roastmasters who rely on their senses to determine the perfect roast, ensuring that each batch meets Chimney Hill’s high standards.
A Fusion of Tradition and Craftsmanship
The combination of Tanzanian beans from Mwangoka Farm with Chimney Hill’s micro-batch roasting technique creates a coffee that is deeply rooted in tradition yet elevated by modern craftsmanship. This fusion emphasizes the importance of origin, as the specific characteristics of the Tanzanian beans are enhanced through careful roasting to produce a coffee that is both rich in flavor and history. Chimney Hill’s commitment to small-batch roasting not only highlights the unique qualities of the beans but also demonstrates a dedication to sustainability and the promotion of local communities, mirroring the ethos of Mwangoka Farm.
The Chimney Hill Experience
Chimney Hill Coffee offers more than just a cup of coffee; it offers an experience that connects coffee lovers to the rich coffee culture of Tanzania and the artisanal craftsmanship of micro-batch roasting. Each sip tells a story of heritage, care, and passion for creating the best possible coffee. For those who seek a truly exceptional coffee experience, Chimney Hill Coffee, with its Tanzanian beans and traditional roasting technique, represents the pinnacle of coffee excellence.
In this way, Chimney Hill Coffee not only brings the best of Tanzanian coffee to the world but also showcases the art of coffee making at its finest. It is a tribute to the rich coffee culture of Tanzania and a testament to the possibilities that arise when tradition meets innovation.
87 Cupping Score. Much like a wine Sommelier, Coffee Q Graders can spot defects, identify origins, measure flavor, and smell elements of coffee like acidity, sweetness, bitterness, and sourness. This knowledge helps them score coffees on the Specialty Coffee Association’s 100-point quality scale. Any coffee above 80 points is considered a specialty coffee. (Starbucks coffees usually rate in the low 80s.) Chimney Hill’s Special Roast Tanzanian berries are rated an outstanding 87!
