Tanzanian Peaberry

GRADE: Peaberry
REGION: Northern District of Karatu, Arusha Region
PRODUCER: Nitin Estate
ALTITUDE: 1,400 – 1,700 M above sea level 
PROCESS: Washed
VARIETAL: Bourbon, Kent, and SL32

Nitin Estate is owned by the Suhdir family and is located in the Ngorongoro Area, about 120 miles from Arusha town. The farm borders on the game reserve and elephants are a frequent guest. The specialty coffees (84+ cups) come from the newer planting blocks that were planted five years ago.

Kitamu means “sweet” in Swahili, and is used to describe a delicious taste, like this coffee, which is grown in the District of Karatu. Due to its proximity to the nearby volcanic Ngorongoro Crater, the area’s mineral-rich volcanic soil and shade provided by tall banana trees create ideal conditions for growing arabica coffee. Small, independent, farms account for about 90% of Tanzania’s coffee production. Many farms have been damaged by large populations of buffalo and elephants. As a result, estate owners and farmers have spent a great deal of time in the last decade building game channels on their farms to allow large animals to safely pass through without interfering
with coffee production.

CUPPING NOTES: Cocoa, Brown Spice and Stone Fruit, with a Medium Acidity and a Full Body; Tangerine and Bright.