The Muungano Cooperative's Bourbon arabica expresses a distinctive sensory profile, shaped by the exceptional terroir of Lake Kivu:
- Volcanic terroir: mineral-rich soils from Nyiragongo eruptions
- Altitude: 1,400 to 2,600 m — slow maturation and concentrated aromas
- Variety: Bourbon typica — one of the finest arabica cultivars in the world
- Cup profile: notes of red fruits (cherry, strawberry), white flowers (jasmine), dark chocolate, bright and elegant acidity, silky body
Available lots:
- Washed Grade 2 Arabica (Fully Washed) — 85.5+ SCA
- Natural Grade 2 Arabica (Natural) — 85.63 SCA (Best of Congo 2024 record)
- Women's Cuvée (Fully Washed, 100% women-producer traceable lots)
