Crisp, Sweet & Fruity

Introducing Itumpi

Continuing our discovery of Tanzanian terroir, this week we're exploring the flavour nuances between differently graded coffees.

Sourced from our new partnership with the Itumpi smallholder's collective, we're comparing two lots from the same washing station. The 'AB' graded lot denotes a medium-large screen size, presenting crisp and delicate notes in this instance. In contrast, the Peaberry grading identifies cherries where a single, rounded bean grew instead of the typical pair, in this coffee offering a sweet and fruity profile.

What is a Peaberry?

Peaberrys are most associated with Tanzania – and this lot is a brilliant representation of why. It shows high levels of complexity, and is rich in tropical and berry fruit notes. Compared to the AB lot from the same washing station, we find it to have a more intense acidity and higher clarity of flavour.

Our latest article explores the Peaberry in more detail, its characteristics, and how this natural mutation is said to impact flavour, quality and roasting consistency.