ESPRESSO OF THE MONTH: COFFEELAB - Tanzania Malolo Washed Espresso 250 g

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Tanzania, roasted by COFFEELAB roastery from Poland. Dark roast, perfect for espresso machines and moka pots. In the cup, you can find notes of orange in chocolate.

Country: Tanzania

Region: Songwe

Varieties: N39, KP423 & Compact

Producer: Malolo Agricultural Cooperative

Altitude: 1650 m a.s.l.

Processing: Washed

Cupping score: 85.5 / 100

ABOUT THE COFFEE

Malolo Agricultural Cooperative operates in the Songwe region of southwestern Tanzania. It brings together hundreds of smallholder farmers who collectively work to improve the quality of their harvests. The cooperative focuses on conscious cultivation practices: running training programs, seedling nurseries, and maintaining shade trees that protect coffee plants while enriching the plantation’s microclimate. You can taste the result of this care in Malolo coffee – clean, vibrant, and well-balanced, as if every small effort from the farmers came together in one clear profile.

The cherries are hand-picked, usually in several passes through the trees to ensure only fully ripe fruit is selected. They are then delivered to the washing station, where they are pulped, fermented, washed, and dried either on patios or raised beds until they reach the right moisture level. This straightforward, classic method produces a transparent profile that highlights bright citrus and herbal notes.

ROASTER’S NOTES

This year’s Tanzanian harvest kept surprising us. It delivers the clarity and brightness we always look for in African coffees – beans with real flair, you could say! Malolo is no exception. This particular lot surprised us with an extra nuance of nougat. It’s sweet and creamy, finishing with a gentle herbal touch that perfectly complements its fresh character.

COFFEE OF THE MONTH

Every month, we select unique beans for you in three reveals: Espresso of the Month, Filter of the Month, and - starting now - Royal Coffee. This is our signature selection of coffees that we particularly want to show and recommend to you in a given month. Espresso and Filter of the Month are carefully selected specialty coffees that will work great every day. Royal Coffee, already known from our cafes, is an option for those who want to reach even higher: a limited and slightly wilder coffee from the Royal Beans selection, distinguished by its unique taste, origin, or processing method. We thoroughly test each of them using various brewing methods, prepare recommended recipes, and tell the story of its beans. See for yourself what we have prepared for you this month! 

BREW RECIPE

• Dose: 17.5 g

• Yield: 50 g

• Time: 25 seconds

• Brew temperature: 93°C

Store in a dry and cool place.