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Mlama

Roasted by Five Senses

This natural process coffee from Mlama Farm features vibrant notes of tropical guava, strawberry, ripe melon, and hints of cocoa.

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From the roaster

Bursting with tropical guava, strawberry, ripe melon & hints of cocoa.


What a flavour-packed coffee! The pioneering Vava Coffee brings us this natural process from the Mlama Farm on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in north Tanzania. Farm owner, Alejandro Galante, joins a team with over 30 years of coffee production, training and exporting experience who are not only turning out high quality coffee, but are investing in community with food for 38 local schools, funding medical checkups along with women and youth training programs. So good! The expertise behind this farm really shows in the cup; vibrant yet balanced tropical guava, strawberry and ripe melon are joined by hints of cocoa in this exciting coffee.


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Context

Produced by Alejandro Galante on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Mlama lot represents the distinct character of Tanzanian coffee. This selection is a natural-processed coffee, a method that often imparts a heavier body and intensified sweetness compared to washed counterparts. To better understand how these techniques influence the final cup, you can explore our processing methods explainer.

Roasted by Five Senses, this coffee features a vibrant profile of tropical guava, strawberry, ripe melon, and cocoa. These descriptors highlight the complex interplay between fruit-forward acidity and deep, chocolatey undertones. When evaluating such a diverse range of flavors, it can be helpful to reference the flavor wheel to identify the specific nuances present in your brew. By focusing on the unique terroir of the Kilimanjaro region, this offering showcases the potential for high-quality, naturally processed beans to deliver a rich and multifaceted sensory experience.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Mlama taste like?

Expect tasting notes of tropical guava, strawberry, ripe melon, and cocoa.

How is Mlama processed?

Mlama uses the Natural process.

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