Blind Assessment

Exceptionally sweet, delicately tart, compelling. Cocoa nib, date, guava, wild honey, pomelo in aroma and cup. Gently bright, lively acidity; energetic, silky-smooth mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned, tropical finish.

Notes

Produced by Kateshi estate, which is one of the few farms in Zambia to employ women, from trees of the Castillo, Catimor 129 and F6 varieties of Arabica, and processed by the washed method (fruit skin and pulp removed before drying). JBC Coffee Roasters’ vision is simple: “Let the coffee lead the way” through sourcing and roasting the best coffees available and rewarding the farmers who grow those coffees with substantial premiums. Visit www.jbccoffeeroasters.com or call 608-256-5282 for more information.

Bottom Line

A gorgeous women-farmed Zambia cup — a terrific introduction to this largely untapped region — nuanced, very sweet, meanderingly complex.

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