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RECOMMENDED ROAST

Mbeya is one of the most versatile beans in the range. Light roast pulls out the lemon brightness and herbal complexity. Medium is where the chocolate and cinnamon settle into something deeply satisfying. Push it dark and the black pepper and molasses take over - bold, warming and surprisingly smooth. Worth exploring across all three.

BREW STYLE

FILTER
Filter
ESPRESSO
Espresso
MILK
Milk

Versatile but particularly rewarding as a filter. The spice complexity develops beautifully in a pour over.

FLAVOUR REVEAL

Dark Chocolate

Warming Spice

Molasses

THE FIVE

ACIDITY brightness & liveliness
3/5
SWEETNESS natural sweetness
3/5
BODY mouthfeel & weight
3/5
INTENSITY flavour impact
4/5
FORGIVENESS easy to dial in at home
3/5

THE WHY

Mbeya is the Tanzania that surprises people. Where most expect bright, citrus-forward African cups, this delivers dark chocolate, cinnamon and black pepper with a warm, lingering finish - closer in spirit to a great Indonesian than a Kenyan. It's the origin for drinkers who think they don't like African coffee, and for those who already love it, it's a revelation.

THE MOMENT

The kind of cup that makes you stop and think.