CONGOLIA VIRUNGA - Organic Congo Coffee - Medium Roast/Espresso beans
CONGOLIA VIRUNGA
Sourced from women farmers near the iconic Virunga National Park in Kivu in D.R. Congo, this organic, single-origin coffee is bright and lively, with hints of dark chocolate and nougat. Despite facing ongoing conflict, North Kivu has established itself as a source of high-quality Arabica coffee. This region, named after one of Africa's Great Lakes, is also home to Virunga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site crucial for the survival of endangered species.
This coffee is the perfect pick-me-up to fuel your day, and is amazing on espresso. We currently exclusively use this bean on espresso.
Taste the difference and support sustainable farming.
Good For: Auto Drip, French Press, roasted to perfection for Espresso
Taste notes: Bright, Dark chocolate, Nougat, Plum
Roasted Medium
8oz
CONGOLIA VIRUNGA
Sourced from women farmers near the iconic Virunga National Park in Kivu in D.R. Congo, this organic, single-origin coffee is bright and lively, with hints of dark chocolate and nougat. Despite facing ongoing conflict, North Kivu has established itself as a source of high-quality Arabica coffee. This region, named after one of Africa's Great Lakes, is also home to Virunga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site crucial for the survival of endangered species.
This coffee is the perfect pick-me-up to fuel your day, and is amazing on espresso. We currently exclusively use this bean on espresso.
Taste the difference and support sustainable farming.
Good For: Auto Drip, French Press, roasted to perfection for Espresso
Taste notes: Bright, Dark chocolate, Nougat, Plum
Roasted Medium
8oz
CONGOLIA VIRUNGA
Sourced from women farmers near the iconic Virunga National Park in Kivu in D.R. Congo, this organic, single-origin coffee is bright and lively, with hints of dark chocolate and nougat. Despite facing ongoing conflict, North Kivu has established itself as a source of high-quality Arabica coffee. This region, named after one of Africa's Great Lakes, is also home to Virunga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site crucial for the survival of endangered species.
This coffee is the perfect pick-me-up to fuel your day, and is amazing on espresso. We currently exclusively use this bean on espresso.
Taste the difference and support sustainable farming.
Good For: Auto Drip, French Press, roasted to perfection for Espresso
Taste notes: Bright, Dark chocolate, Nougat, Plum
Roasted Medium
8oz
ABOUT THE PRODUCERS
Virunga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Africa's oldest national park, is a critical refuge for endangered species like mountain gorillas. This vital ecosystem lies within North Kivu, a region that has emerged as a source of exceptional Arabica coffee over the past decade. Despite persistent conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where North Kivu is located, specialty coffee is playing a key role in driving economic and environmental regeneration. Initiatives led by the Virunga Alliance, including hydroelectric power and agricultural programs supporting local coffee farmers, are essential for both conservation and community development. For citizens facing political struggles and civil unrest, coffee is a crucial cash crop, balancing food security with much-needed income.
With an average farm size of just 0.37 hectares, the cooperative represents over 4,500 smallholder farmers in the villages bordering Virunga National Park.
Photos CC @ Carl de Keyzer / Magnum Photos for the Virunga Foundation
