Washed
Umalila
Roasted by Origin Coffee
Tanzanian washed coffee with bright, fruit-forward profile and silky mouthfeel.
From the roaster
After several small lots last year, Umalila now joins our mainstay range, delivering a bright, fruit-forward profile well suited to filter brewing. Sourced from Tanzania’s Southern Highlands, this washed lot offers a cup with vivid acidity, and a soft, silky mouthfeel.
— Origin Coffee
Context
Umalila from Origin Coffee showcases the bright, fruit-forward character often associated with Tanzania's Southern Highlands region. This washed coffee presents vivid acidity balanced by a soft, silky mouthfeel—a combination that highlights the clarity washed processing can bring to East African coffees. The fruit-forward profile invites exploration using a flavor wheel to identify the specific notes that emerge in your cup, whether they lean toward stone fruits, berries, or tropical notes depending on brewing method and water temperature.
In the Encyclopedia
Frequently asked questions
What does Umalila taste like?
Expect tasting notes of bright, fruit-forward, vivid acidity, soft, and silky mouthfeel.
How is Umalila processed?
Umalila uses the Washed process.
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