MAMAM - Tanzania Itumbi PB Washed Filter 250 g

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Tanzania, roasted by MAMAM roasting brand. Light roast, perfect for filter coffee machines, drippers, Chemex, AeroPress, French Press, and other pour-over brewing methods. The flavour of the brew resembles blueberry, blackcurrant and blackberry.

Origin: Tanzania

Region: Songwe, Mbozi

Farm: Itumbi Amcos

Variety: Bourbon

Processing: Washed

Altitude: 2000 m a.s.l.

Cupping score: 87 / 100 

ABOUT THE FARM

AMCOS was established in the 1970s under the name Ujamaa with 56 members. In 1994, the name was changed to Itumpi AMCOS. It continues to operate under this name today and has 160 active members. Farmers deliver cherries between 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM. Typically, the pulper is started around 2:00 PM and can run until 10:00 PM. After pulping, the parchment is sorted in washing channels into grades P1, P2, P3, P light, and pods, and then soaked in tanks for 8-10 hours. Drying the parchment in this area takes 7-10 days. The group began producing fully washed coffee in 2019.

ROASTER'S OPINION

Reminiscent of a sweet forest fruit brew. Very crisp and fruity.

RECIPE

• 16 g coffee

• 250 g water 96°C

• Medium grind size

1. Place a paper filter in the V60 and rinse it with hot water (96°C). This will heat the dripper and server and remove any paper taste from the filter. For best results, always use filtered water (remember that 98.5% of brewed coffee is water).
2. Discard the rinse water from the server.
3. Grind the coffee beans just before brewing and pour them into the dripper. Gently level the coffee in the center of the V60.
4. Place the V60 on a vessel set on a scale and ensure the water temperature is 96°C.
5. Tare the scale and start the timer.
6. Add 50 grams of water. Your coffee will begin the bloom phase (pre-infusion).
7. After 30 seconds, add water until you reach 100 grams. Pour the water slowly, gently, and in circular clockwise motions.
8. At 00:50, pour up to 200g of hot water.
9. At 01:10, pour up to 250g of hot water.
10. Give the V60 dripper a light swirl and let the coffee draw down.
11. The water should finish filtering through around 3:00. You may need to adjust the grind setting if the coffee brews too quickly or too slowly. However, always taste and evaluate the quality of the coffee.

Store in a cool and dry place.