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Coffee Story
Description
The Congo Kawa Kanzururu was carefully roasted for you by Higher Grounds Coffee. At the edge of the Virunga National Park’s snowcapped Rwenzori mountains, the 900 farmers of Kawa Kanzururu are collaborating in an economic model for peace and stability. This Fair Trade coffee has notes of dark chocolate and raisins with a soft floral aroma, for a complex and unique cup.
Origin
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Region
North Kivu
Altitude
1100 - 1600
Variety
Bourbon, Typica
Process
Fully Washed
Producer
900 small holder producers | Kawa Kanzururu Customer Reviews
Very good
1/4/2022
I really enjoyed this coffee and the chocolate/raisin notes that came out while sipping the coffee.
12/2/2021
Love these beans!
11/16/2021
Just okay. Kind of burnt tasting.
10/3/2021
Prepared via pour over method. Found the coffee to be pleasant, but generally unremarkable. Definitely don't agree with the "complex" tasting note. Very subtle notes of dark chocolate, with mellow acidity, a coating mouthfeel, and soft finish.
8/18/2021
One of our favorites so far. Clean finish, bright, and fruity. Brewed using V60 (1:16.7).
8/7/2021
The coffee was very good, but I'd prefer something more interesting.
8/5/2021
Decent!
7/31/2021
Very nice coffee
7/26/2021
Very nice notes at the end. My favorite from my subscription so far!
7/20/2021
Very nice one but darker than what I like. I prefer something that has lighter roast. More fruity than chocolate and raisin flavor.
6/21/2021
My wife loves this one, and I like it too, but not fruity/floral enough for me.
5/29/2021
Brewed with Breville precision brewer. Too acidic for our taste.
4/28/2021
Again we like this but disappointed to be getting so many repeats so early on
1/19/2021
Fair. Has somewhat of a stale/bitter aftertaste but, to be fair, I don’t know if some of that is because it took over 2 weeks to get here because of USPS backlog...
1/1/2021
I didn't request this and it doesn't match my profile
9/14/2020
I loved that this coffee supported a good cause, but it was too bitter for me! Definitely better once it cools for a while, but this coffee is definitely on the dark side of medium! Glad to have tried it though. :)
7/5/2020
This coffee was excellent. Rich and complex
5/8/2020
Baratza Encore setting 14 grind, brewed in OXO 9-cup and Kalita. Very, VERY, subtle dark chocolate notes maybe some raisin in there, I never really got it. It was smooth and not bad, just meh.
3/27/2020
Super raisin
9/9/2019
I did not receive this coffee. i can update/remove this review if you send to the correct address/refund.
8/19/2019
We liked this a little better than the prior selection, due to the chocolate notes
8/17/2019
Probably my favorite so far. Perfect roast and flavor for my liking. Not too dark, not too floral. Nice balance.
6/20/2019
Couldn't taste any of the notes mentioned. Wanted to try a medium roast, but it was too dark. Switching back to light roast
6/17/2019
Superb
5/15/2019
I pretty much never like floral or herbal notes in my coffee. Pretty dull.and boring.
4/25/2019
I can't put my finger on it, but in general i do not like this coffee. I get a sort of bitter/soapy taste.
4/18/2019
TOO DRY WOODY
4/9/2019
Aromatics of raisin, floral, and really healthy soil. Taste is heavily of raisins with slight earthy undertones. Body and acidity was average. A raisin bomb but not much more for me.
3/28/2019
Maybe I just got a bad batch but this was so sour I had to throw it in the trash.
3/22/2019
This grew on me the more I had it. Was pretty disappointed when i ran out,
3/22/2019
It had a good. A little too chocolaty for me but it was good and I liked the complexity otherwise. Not my favorite but overall a good coffee. I personally prefer more of a fruit forward flavor. A major perk was the message foundation this roaster supports.
3/21/2019
This coffee tasted underdeveloped but I’ve never had a coffee from this origin so wasn’t sure what to expect.
3/19/2019
I think I'm leaning more towards bright/fruity. The first coffee (Kenya Thunguri Peaberry) is my favorite so far
3/16/2019
This is the second under-roasted coffee in a row that I have been sent, and the last I will receive from MistoBox. I'm furious that I've now paid $43.98 for two bags of trash coffee. Time to take my business to a source I can trust for better consistency.
3/7/2019
This coffee was too dark
2/24/2019
Strong smell, which I like, but raisen is strong in it
2/17/2019
Excellent and intense earthy, chocolate flavor with some nice complexity. Additional social benefit and support gets this one a 5
1/31/2019
I loved this one. Had a bright flavor that gave way to secondary notes that I can't quite explain yet, but I really enjoy in a coffee. To me it seemed nuanced and interesting.
1/5/2019
not a fan of the raisin flavor. Maybe a little bit of a darker roast would be better.
1/3/2019
Smooth, smoky and chocolate. Nice cup of coffee.
1/3/2019
Sort of bitter tasting, definitely a darker flavor
12/29/2018
Don't like the sharp taste. Don't mind some fruitiness in coffee but this is too much.
10/28/2018
Nothing crazy, not really worth 22$. More like 15$.
10/26/2018
I think the roast is a little too dark on this one to fully enjoy it. Interesting coffee but not my favorite.
10/24/2018
More smoky than expected for my taste. Overall, really enjoyable. Just tasted dark.
10/18/2018
Smooth, good flavor notes
10/6/2018
Bland, bitter, heavy, not at all enjoyable as a pour over. I will try using it in a press to see if it's any better.
9/10/2018
Solid overall coffee.
26g of coffee. 418g of water.
Slightly sweet, with nutty and earthy notes. Usually prefer more brightness, but this coffee was a great mix up.
26g of coffee. 418g of water.
Slightly sweet, with nutty and earthy notes. Usually prefer more brightness, but this coffee was a great mix up.
9/6/2018
I liked this one once I got it dialed in. It's right at the edge of being too dark, but not quite over.
9/4/2018
This one is a bit darker for my preferable cup of coffee. I'll still drink and enjoy, however, I like a brighter cup of coffee.
9/3/2018
Good overall flavor but did not like the burnt taste. Didn't love the dark / tobacco taste.
8/20/2018
Balanced and unique
8/18/2018
I enjoyed the smoothness of this bag and the chocolate undertone. The raisin was a just a hair overpowering though.
8/14/2018
Flavors are a bit muddled and hard to taste the notes.
8/6/2018
Small beans. Complex but Very balanced and smooth. A “coffee-coffee”. Tried and true. Down the middle with flavor nuances to keep it interesting
8/3/2018
Notes of dark chocolate with a subtle sweetness. The coffee definitely changed its flavor profile with minute changes in the brewing process. Overextracted was overpowered with nutty tones while a slightly coarser grind/brew time make the brew too acidic. Definitely unforgiving should you deviate from a precise brew method.
7/28/2018
This is a solid balanced medium bodied coffee. There were hints of fruit and citrus, but nothing overpowering. My wife and I enjoyed it.
7/21/2018
One of the best so far
7/14/2018
Not much complexity here, but still an aromatic, smooth, juicy, and delicious coffee.
7/4/2018
This one was decent. Only reason why I'm giving it a 3 star is that the raisin note was overpowering. Raisins are okay tasting but not when their presence in food/drink is hefty. A little more boldness to the body and less raisin would have been a def 5. The complexity was nice.
6/29/2018
Not our favorite, especially compared to the Crema Barundi Gitwe we had last. This tastes thin and flat.
6/29/2018
Not my favorite flavor notes
6/28/2018
it not my favorite it has a lot of raisin flavor.
6/27/2018
Amazing
6/16/2018
This was a solid coffee. It was very heavy raisin flavor. I was not able to get any notes of chocolate and missed any real complexity. The raisin was certainly the biggest note. The only complaint was the coffee seemed to stale quite quickly.
6/8/2018
Very juicy and well rounded with finishing notes of excellent dark chocolate. Made in a Chemex, V60, and French Press. Chemex was brewed over ice, which created a well-balanced and delicate cup that really let the citrus notes in this coffee shine.
6/7/2018
This was good, but definitely not as good as the Ruby or Kickapoo that I'd received prior. There were definitely notes of raisin and dark chocolate. It was overall a very balanced brew.
5/25/2018
Really good flavor paired with a light syrupy body. The raisin note is spot on.
5/23/2018
Lots of raisin on the palate. Pleasant cup overall.
5/17/2018
This was seriously dry. The flavors were okay, but it was closer to Raisin, and not "complex" at all as advertised.
5/16/2018
Solid coffee. Good flavor and very drinkable.
5/13/2018
Tasty, full-bodied rich and complex.
5/4/2018
lots of flavor, mellow acidity, can drink this for days
5/2/2018
Complex flavor. Hints of chocolate, very mild and delicate citrus. Loved it.
5/2/2018
This tastes awesome! Great body and mouthfeel. Very light notes at the end
4/29/2018
This was actually good for a coffee from Congo. I’ve never had a good roast from Congo until now.
4/29/2018
I tried messing around with the grind size, but couldn't get a cup that wasn't sour ....
4/26/2018
The aroma of this coffee really threw me for a loop. It smelled like pure raisins, which i thought would make the coffee iffy, but it drank much nicer than the smell. Still, not my favorite.
4/25/2018
This was a good coffee!! I did a blind cupping with it and my previous coffee and could definitely pick up on the raisin and chocolate. 3 stars only because I tend to lean more towards fruitier, more acidic coffees.
4/18/2018
Thought this would be a little more chocolately but nonetheless the soft chocolate flavor together with the raisin is wonderful....a fine cup of coffee in the AM indeed.
4/17/2018
Had a hard time figuring out the best grind setting -- but very nice once I nailed it down. Ended up calling them and asking their advice.
4/17/2018
Best so far!
4/12/2018
Honestly, this coffee just tastes like dirty water to me. I was hoping to have a better experience with my first coffee from the Congo, but was rather disappointed with this particular coffee.
4/9/2018
Too floral and acidic
4/7/2018
This coffee is awesome. Stop what you’re doing and buy it! It was delicious brewed on the chemex and Fellow dripper. I wish I could describe it for you, but I’m not good at that. You’ll enjoy it
4/7/2018
Didn’t get the complexity but overall it was solid.
4/2/2018
Amazing. Very chocolatey and low acidity. My favorite coffee from here yet
4/1/2018
This coffee stretched me. I enjoy a good cigar from time to time and upon drinking this stellar coffee I was brought back to that flavorful first puff of a roromeo y julieta or H. upmann. Truly wonderful a coffee to taste.
3/19/2018
Send more from this region please. Don’t think I’ve ever tried anything from Congo. I love it.
3/19/2018