Tanzania Peaberry Dark Roast Single Origin Coffee

Profile: Floral jasmine aroma, bright medium-bodied flavor with hints of black currant and a chocolaty finish.

Place: Northern Tanzania, East of Lake Victoria, and just South of the border with Kenya. The best coffees in Tanzania are from the region around the city of Arusha, Mt. Meru and its foothills, and Northwest to the Serengeti. Due to the low instance of peaberries (around 5%) our coffee is supplied from two Estates, Edelweiss and Finagro. These farms are located near the famous Ngorongoro crater in the Rift Valley region.

People: The Maasai are the most populous and influential tribe in the region. They are a semi-nomadic people whose range extends from Arusha Northwest to the Serengeti and well into Southern Kenya. In addition to the Maasai people, several other indigenous tribes, immigrants, and employees of foreign interests populate this area. Because of the natural wonders including several prominent parks and preserves in the region, it is a popular tourist destination. Swahili and English are the most commonly spoken languages in addition to several local tribal languages.

Process: Tanzania Peaberry is a hand-selected, pulped, and fully washed coffee. It is dried on wooden tables with a screened bottom to allow good air circulation at the time of drying. Separating the peaberries from the rest of the coffee beans requires the use of special screens and adds time and expense to the grading process. The resulting peaberry coffee is very dense and uniform, resulting in a very focused and consistent flavor.

Pairing: Oranges, fruit salad or honey raisin bran muffin.

8 oz: Makes approximately 25 cups of coffee

12 oz: Makes approximately 35-40 cups of coffee

16 oz: Makes approximately 50 cups of coffee

20 oz: Makes approximately 60-65 cups of coffee

32 oz: Makes approximately 90-100 cups of coffee

BREWING TIP: Use cold, filtered water and a clean machine.

GRIND only as much as you need for one cup or one pot of coffee.

CHOOSE the correct grind. Fine for espresso, medium for automatic drip, coarse for French Press.

MEASURE ground coffee to taste. Start with two level tablespoons of ground coffee per six ounces of cold filtered or bottled water.

STORE in an airtight container to protect the flavor and aroma and ensure rich, fresh tasting coffee. Do not freeze or refrigerate.

At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®, the art of crafting the best tasting coffee requires respecting each individual roast. Knowing the specific origin and roast degree for each coffee allows for intense flavor that can be traced back to its earliest beginnings. Many coffee companies claim to search the world for the finest coffees, yet very few do. Our Coffee Master, Jay Isais, goes to the source of our coffee to guarantee it is the highest quality obtainable on earth. The partners who prepare our coffee at every level are extremely passionate people committed to providing ‘Simply the Best’ coffee to our customers. Quality has always been our No. 1 priority, and it will never be compromised.