Kongoni, Tanzania
TASTING NOTES BERRIES, DARK CHOCOLATE, CARAMEL
COUNTRY, TANZANIA
REGION, KARATU DISTRICT
ALTITUDE 1650-1850
VARIETY BOURBON, KENT, SL39
PROCESS, NATURAL
CUPPING SCORE, 84.5
Embark on a journey through time with Kongoni Estate's exceptional coffee, tracing its roots back to the rich history of Tanzania. Centuries ago, the esteemed Haya tribe recognized the value of coffee beans, employing them not as a beverage but as a form of currency—a testament to the early recognition of the precious nature of this remarkable commodity.
Intriguingly, it wasn't until the encroachment of German colonization in the late 19th century that the narrative of Tanzania's coffee transformed. This pivotal moment kickstarted the cultivation of coffee for its drinkable qualities and sparked the emergence of Tanzania as a coffee-producing nation.
The Haya tribe's longstanding practice of utilizing coffee beans as a form of currency bore witness to an evolution. With the advent of German influence, the regulation of coffee plant growth shifted, leading to an unprecedented surge in production and the inception of coffee as an exportable commodity. The strict control previously imposed by tribal leaders waned, allowing the cultivation of coffee plants to flourish and catalyzing a remarkable upsurge in Tanzania's coffee exports—from a modest beginning, exports tripled between 1905 to 1912.
Kongoni Estate stands as a testament to this captivating history, deeply rooted in the fertile soils of Tanzania and carrying forth the legacy of Tanzanian coffee production. From the first sip, experience the culmination of heritage, expertise, and unparalleled natural surroundings. Every cup of Kongoni Estate coffee embodies the essence of it’s origins delivering a symphony of complex, juicy flavours such as berries, dark chocolate and caramel