Tanzania Red Sun

Tasting Notes: Ripe Strawberry, Red Grape, Honey, & Winey Acidity

Roast Level: Light

Process: Natural (Sun-Dried on Raised Beds)

Region: Mbeya, Southern Highlands, Tanzania

Elevation: 1,400 MASL

Varieties: Bourbon

Nestled along the edge of the East African Rift Valley at the foot of the Mbeya Range, Utengule Estate is one of Tanzania’s most historic coffee farms, with roots dating back to 1919. Grown in nutrient-dense volcanic soil and nourished by cool high-altitude nights, this lot showcases the incredible potential of Tanzanian natural-process Arabica.

Whole coffee cherries are hand-picked at peak ripeness and sun-dried on raised beds for several weeks. This careful, slow-drying natural process allows the sugars from the fruit to deeply penetrate the seed before hulling, creating a cup bursting with sweet fruitiness and complex character.

By taking this lot to a light roast, we preserve the delicate fruit acids and vibrant sweetness inherent to the bean. Look for bright top notes of ripe strawberry and red grape, balanced by a silky honeyed sweetness and a subtle, elevated winey finish.

It makes an exceptional, vibrant pour-over or immersion brew—clean, complex, and deeply sweet.

⚬ Best For: Pour-Over (V60, Kalita Wave), Aeropress, or Batch Filter Brewer

⚬ Brew Ratio: 1:16 to 1:17 (e.g., 18g coffee to 290–300g water)

⚬ Water Temp: 202°F – 205°F

⚬ Grind: Medium-Fine