Nzove

Boozy rum & raisin, apricot sweetness, soft, delicate finish.

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The region where this lot is produced is called Gatara Commune and is located in the Kayanza Provence. Gatara Commune is particularly known for their cattle production and, in most cases, coffee is more of a secondary crop. After each farmers’ cherries have been selected, weighed and recorded, these Bourbon coffee cherries are laid out in a single layer on traditional African raised beds to dry in its whole fruit. The cherries are then hand-sorted for color, ripeness and insect damage by a team of pickers. Expect boozey rum and raisin, apricot sweetness with a soft, delicate finish.

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Sourced from the Gatara Commune in the Kayanza Province, the Nzove lot is a natural-processed Bourbon offering from Five Senses. Natural-processed coffees often undergo a drying phase while the fruit remains intact, a technique that frequently imparts a heavier body and pronounced sweetness to the final cup. By exploring different processing methods, one can better understand how these techniques influence the development of complex flavor profiles.

The Nzove lot presents a distinct sensory experience characterized by notes of apricot, raisins, and stone-fruit, alongside a boozy, rum-like quality. When evaluating such specific profiles, it can be helpful to reference a flavor wheel to identify and categorize these nuanced characteristics. This coffee highlights the unique potential of the Bourbon varietal when paired with careful natural processing, resulting in a cup that is both rich and deeply expressive of its origin.