Zambia
Zambia Northern
Kasama, Northern Province · 1300–1700 masl · Washed
An easy-drinking, balanced washed coffee with rounded chocolate and caramel sweetness lifted by a gentle orange acidity.
Flavor profile
| Bean | Acidity | Fruitiness | Complexity | Bitterness | Body | Sweetness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zambia Northern | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 |
Details
- Varieties
- Bourbon, Catimor, Java
- Processing
- Washed
- Roast
- Medium
- Harvest
- May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Tasting notes
ChocolateOrangeCaramelAlmond
Brewing recommendations
Cold Brewaffinity 7/10
- Grind
- Coarse (1050µm)
- Temp
- 80°C
- Ratio
- 1:8
- Brew
- 12h
Smooth and sweet; chocolate and orange without the bite.
Chemexaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Medium (800µm)
- Temp
- 94°C
- Ratio
- 1:17
- Brew
- 270s
Tea-like clarity; chocolate and orange shine through.
Kalita Waveaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Medium (800µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:16
- Brew
- 240s
Balanced extraction; chocolate and orange with rounded sweetness.
French Pressaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Coarse (1050µm)
- Temp
- 95°C
- Ratio
- 1:15
- Brew
- 240s
Heavy body; chocolate and orange with textured mouthfeel.
AeroPressaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Medium-Fine (600µm)
- Temp
- 85°C
- Ratio
- 1:14
- Brew
- 90s
Versatile cup; chocolate and orange with soft acidity.
Pour-Over V60affinity 5/10
- Grind
- Medium-Fine (600µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:16
- Brew
- 210s
Highlights chocolate and orange; clean and articulate.
Espressoaffinity 5/10
- Grind
- Fine (260µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:2
- Brew
- 28s
Concentrated chocolate and orange; syrupy shot.
Moka Potaffinity 5/10
- Grind
- Fine (260µm)
- Temp
- 96°C
- Ratio
- 1:7
- Brew
- 300s
Bold and rich; chocolate and orange in a concentrated cup.