LIMITED RELEASE: DR Congo - Kivu Katana

On the first sip, you are greeted with a sweet and tangy flavor reminiscent of peaches and tangerines. This is followed by deeper fruit flavors like strawberries, with a smooth chocolate brownie finish that lingers and dances on the palette.

Farmer: Smallholder Producers
Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo
Region: Kabare, South Kivu
Farm: Katana Station
Altitude: 1450 - 1750 MASL
Processing: Natural
Varietal: Typica

This coffee comes from: Various smallholder farmers. It is one of 8 such stations operated by Virunga Coffee Company in 2012 to produce specialty coffees in eastern DRC and to improve the livelihoods for smallholder farmers in the region. 

The Katana area is blessed with abundant rainfall, and the excess water supply ensures ample irrigation for the farmers. Situated at an altitude of 1693 MASL, the coffee in this region benefits from altitude, volcanic soils, and proximity to the equator, all contributing factors in its excellent quality. The station processes natural and honey coffee on shaded, raised beds.

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