Tanzania Peabury

Tanzania PB Lyamungo APK Estate is a specific coffee estate located in Tanzania, known for its production of high-quality coffee beans, particularly peaberry coffee.

• Location: It is situated in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Farming Practices:
  • A large majority (95%) of the estate's production is processed using the washed method, but they are also experimenting with honey and natural processing.
  • Coffee beans are dried on raised beds, with careful monitoring to ensure even drying.
• Peaberry Coffee: The Lyamungo estate is known for producing peaberry coffee, which is a rare natural mutation where only one small, round bean develops inside the coffee cherry, leading to a concentrated flavor.
• Flavor Profile: The coffee from Lyamungo is often described as having notes of milk chocolate, cinnamon, and apple, resulting in a balanced cup. Other tasting notes mentioned include candied lemon, brown sugar, and almond.
• Elevation and Varietals: The coffee is grown at an altitude of 1300 meters, with varietals including Bourbon, Kents, and N39.
• Harvest and Export: Harvest typically occurs in July, and the coffee is exported in October.