D.R. Congo, Washed Process | Roast level: LIGHT | Crisp Mandarin, Hibiscus, Dark Plum

Origin

• 🇨🇩 Congo - Kinshasa

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
  100
• Bright
  65
• Floral
  50

Marjirane, South Kivu This is the #1 award-winning lot from the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s “Best of Congo” Auction in September of 2025 by the MAJIRANE COFFEE/COOP-CA. Our light roastLight roastRoasted just past first crack to preserve origin character: higher acidity, florals, and fruit, lighter body. The signature of Nordic-style roasting. results in a complex cup with notes of crisp mandarin, hibiscus, and dark plum with a syrupy mouthfeelBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method.. MAJIRANE COFFEE/COOP-CA was founded in 2020 by six women from Kalehe Territory in South Kivu Province. Today, it provides permanent employment to seven women and seasonal employment to more than 150 women and men. The Coop also strives to achieve the following goals for its members and the community at large: Promote the cultivation of coffee through the availability of improved and certified seeds from the National Seed Service (SENASEM); Improve production for its members and the surrounding population; Increase both the quality and quantity of coffee to remain competitive in the market; Improve and disseminate agropastoral production techniques through training and awareness efforts in order to boost community agricultural output; Promote local initiatives to maintain agricultural feeder roads; Strengthen gender equity and support self-sufficiency initiatives for members.