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Kanzu Lot 19
Variety: French Mission Bourbon
Processing: Washed
Crop Year: 2017
Origin: Nyamasheke, Rwanda
Producers: Karambi Small-holders
Altitude: 1800-2100m
The coffee cherries in Kanzu Lot 19 are grown in the hills above the Kanzu washing station, where cooler temperatures slow down the development process. This makes the coffee cherries more dense and packed with flavor, which comes to the forefront with the help of the Kanzu washing station's rigorous preparation process. Kanzu Lot 19 is a coffee with a great balance of sweetness, spice, and acidity. A full-bodied grape note pairs well with a tart lemon flavor. These two tastes are highlighted by a touch of vanilla that softens the profile overall and gives it a smooth finish. Kanzu Lot 19 is a really inviting cup of coffee, and that's coming from us, the people that drink a ton of coffee.
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Great smell, and very distinct flavor. Would definitely recommend it.
Shane Hawk
NEW PHILADELPHIA
Member Since
December '17
3.5 out of 5
Not too sweet, not too acidic, but with a bite. Nice rich undertones. Not my favorite, but a winner nonetheless.
Ethan R
Sausalito
Member Since
October '15
3.5 out of 5
Coffee is smooth and not too acidic with a hint of lemon. I enjoyed the flavor very much and would recommend it.
John Gray
Woodbury
Member Since
December '17
5.0 out of 5
Smooth with definite note of lemon
Paul Litzenberger
Greer
Member Since
December '17
4.0 out of 5
Bright, distinctive. Ethiopian coffees are usually my favorites, but this one is right up there.
Lynn Borowitz
Brooklyn
Member Since
June '15
3.5 out of 5
I was in Rwanda 5 years ago and was excited to receive Kanzu Lot 19. The first brew in a French press was a disappointment - I gave it a "Meh"at best. Maybe the distinct profile and lemon threw me off a bit. Then 2 things happened. I decided to keep drinking it and I added more ground coffee and extraction time. Six cups later, I like this variety. Taste is a funny thing. Sometimes large differences lead to disagreement. Take a little time to get to know and appreciate this unique coffee.
Robert Labutta
Gaithersburg
Member Since
December '17
4.0 out of 5
I normally find African coffee's too bright. This one is really mellow though.
Erik Hons
Austin
Member Since
April '17
5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love everything from Africa. This was the best so far!!!!
Jeremy Hales
Gowanda
Member Since
October '17
3.5 out of 5
Really good, but a little too fruity for my taste. Quality coffee though!
Nick Bartlett
Bethel
Member Since
December '17
5.0 out of 5
Somewhat subtle in scent and initial taste, but the finish is incredibly rich. Impressive!
Larry
Leawood
Member Since
December '17
4.5 out of 5
This coffee has a wonderful flavor that is consistent from start to finish for me. Loved it.
Michael Brittenham
Monett
Member Since
December '16
2.5 out of 5
First brew was with a chemex which produced an excellent cup of coffee, but it didn't stand out until I brewed a cup using an Aeropress. The depth of flavor was incredible and the mouth feel was super velvety. As much as I like coffee, it's rare to find a coffee that tastes as good as it smells and this one does. I'm going to go back and play around with my pour over process but see below for the Aeropress parameters I used. Inverted Aeropress 20g coffee ground just on the fine side of medium 40g of 195-200 degree water to bloom for 30 seconds (I stir the bloom) Add 210g water stir and press Total time about 2 1/2 minutes
Marty Brooks
Bixby
Member Since
December '17
4.0 out of 5
We received as a Christmas gift. This coffee has a great smell and we love the taste. We would highly recommend it.
Greg Quast
Morrison
Member Since
December '17
4.5 out of 5
I think that the coffee is fantastic. Pure to the taste. This one was a little acidic and fruity for me, but for those of you that like that I would definitely suggest. I'm just into the chocolate/nutty notes for my coffee preference.
Alexandria Zaugra
Los Altos
Member Since
December '17
5.0 out of 5
This coffee was exquisite, exactly my taste. I'm not normally a daily coffee drinker (more of an every-other-day type of person), but I demolished this in a week. Made it on an Aeropress every time, and everything, the smell, the flavor, was perfect. Every time I put milk in it/made it bulletproof was a mistake because it tastes so good black. So happy to not have greasy coffee beans!
Maria Acciani
Ghent
Member Since
December '17
4.0 out of 5
Bright, multi-layered, smooth. Had trouble adjusting grind level for single-serving pour-over--had to go coarser than default setting.
Cathy Wood
Corinth
Member Since
December '17
5.0 out of 5
This was the first of my kids coffee club Christmas gifts to me. The bar has been set very high!
Margaret Haviland
Moorestown
Member Since
December '17
5.0 out of 5
My first brew (in a Behmor Brazen Plus) was good, but not spectacular, as I could not pick out the notes of lemon, etc. I reduced the ratio of coffee:water (I had too much coffee in the first brew) and reduced the presoak from 1:15 to 1:00, and subsequent brews have been excellent with the slight sour note I was wanting and expecting.
Brandon Reese
Thorntown
Member Since
January '18
3.0 out of 5
Very light roast with lots of acidity but it's pretty good overall
Jeffrey McCaughey
Levittown
Member Since
February '17
4.0 out of 5
Has that acidic/sour quench of richness that gives it a little weight and viscosity(?) I generally prefer naturally processed to washed coffees but this makes for a nice change up.
William Hodges
Warm Springs
Member Since
December '16
4.0 out of 5
Not a standout for me, but very good.
Harland Hauger
Williams
Member Since
December '15
4.5 out of 5
We really enjoyed this one. Very smooth and tasty.
Carly
Kirkland
Member Since
September '14
4.0 out of 5
Could taste the lemon, but not too acidic. The lemon was not my favorite addition, but interesting and fun to try!
Charles Schulz
Los Angeles
Member Since
December '17
4.5 out of 5
I really enjoyed this one in my personal french press, excellent for daily drinking
Sylvia Smith
Denver
Member Since
December '17
I don't know a lot about coffee--specifically how to describe the body. All I know if that my husband and I both loved this one!
Kathleen Furore
Chicago
Member Since
December '17
4.0 out of 5
To me, this is a bold flavored cup of coffee. At first i wasn’t sure but, after a few days, I really liked the intense flavors.
Sam Whittington
San Carlos
Member Since
December '17
4.0 out of 5
This coffee was good and flavorful. I just prefer a little darker and stronger coffee. Very good, just not over the top (to me) as other flavors.
Sherri R.
Mantua
Member Since
January '18
2.5 out of 5
Too critric for espresso Smells good, distinct and interesting flavor. But, not for me.
Ricardo Nassur
Sao Paulo
Member Since
December '17
1.5 out of 5
Too citrusy for me.
Mike Reese
Pleasanton
Member Since
December '17