Umoja 1800 Washed

A beautifully sweet, syrupy cup from South Kivu. Aromas of purple grape and vanilla bean lead to graham cracker and date notes in the brewed cup. Lemon balm acidity mellows into an apricot and candied walnut-tinged finish. Details Producer: Tsneya Washing Station Farm: Smallholders Region: South Kivu Altitude: 1,480-2,000 masl | 4,856-6,562 feet Varietal: SL34 Process: Washed Roast: Medium Notes: Purple Grape, Graham Cracker, Lemon Balm The Story From our friends at Mighty Peace Coffee: "Umoja—Swahili for 'Solidarity'—is the product of the hard work of over 11,600 members in South Kivu. Coffee cooperatives like the ones we work with have helped provide stability in a region that is often fraught with coffee smuggling. For many of the members, coffee is a key source of income and helps promote rights for marginalized groups." This fully washed lot undergoes a two-stage fermentation (12 hours dry, 24 hours wet) and is then dried to 10-12% moisture on raised beds, which can take from 12 t