These green coffee beans were grown in the in the northern reaches of Zambia near the Tanzania border in a town called Mafinga. While Zambia has just entered the specialty coffee world, and more known for its washed coffees, Natural process coffees were the default until washing was introduced about 30 years ago.
Roast Recipe, Behmor Machines |
Batch Size: 12 oz (340 g) or ~2 cups of green coffee beans |
Press These Buttons to Start: 1, Reduce time to 16:40, Start, P5, D
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Approx. Start of First Crack: 2:20 on the timer |
Press These Buttons During the Roast: At the start of First Crack, Press P3 |
Cooling Method: Open Door |
Result: Medium Roast coffee beans |
For this coffee the natural process, and Mafinga's unique volcanic soil yield complexity and depth in the cup. This Natural process produces a uniquely complex profile with grape candy, and cherry pie filling, that is laced with acidity, producing a thoroughly syrupy cup.
Country |
Zambia |
Recommended Roast Level |
Medium Roast |
Tasting Notes |
Grape candy and cherry pie filling, laced with acidity |
Process |
Natural |
Density, g/L |
735 |
Product Type |
Green (Raw, Unroasted) Coffee Beans |
Species |
Coffea arabica |
Varietal(s) |
Unknown |