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Tanzania Itumpi [Espresso] 250g

Tanzania Itumpi is our December espresso roast coffee of the month—a coffee that brings clarity and freshness even to the darkest winter days. The beans come from the Itumpi AMCOS cooperative in the Songwe (Mbozi) region, from plantations located at an altitude of 1500–1700 meters above sea level. Fully washed processing ensures purity and consistency, making it ideal for short, intense extractions.

In the cup, dark chocolate, black tea, and a distinct currant freshness emerge, creating an elegant, structured profile—at once wintry and light. This espresso offers a subtle "reset": clear, energetic, and perfect for moments when the day darkens faster than we'd like. In this set, it serves as a reliable everyday coffee—one that always delivers a clean and consistent result, regardless of the pace of December.

About the Origin of the Beans

The Itumpi AMCOS cooperative has operated under its current name since 1994, although its history began in the 1970s, when it operated as "Ujamaa." Initially with 56 members, today it brings together approximately 160 farmers from the region who regularly contribute their harvest.

A breakthrough came in 2019 with the introduction of full washed processing, which significantly improved quality and opened the door to the specialty coffee market. The cherries arrive at the processing plant in the afternoon, are pulped in the evening, and then undergo overnight fermentation.

The beans are then sun-dried for approximately a week, giving them a clean and harmonious profile characteristic of southwestern Tanzania. Itumpi AMCOS's consistent, diligent work ensures that each batch is consistent, refined, and consciously managed—in keeping with local, traditional cultivation methods.