Sumo - Mondul AA, Tanzania 250g

If you remember last year's Tanzania, you'll understand why we were excited to cup this one.

When selecting our Tanzania offering for this year, we had both last year's beloved Burka Estate and this Mondul Estate lot on the table side by side. We fully expected to buy Burka again. Instead, Mondul completely stole the show.

From the very first sip, it stood out with a brighter, sweeter, and more expressive cup. Clean, vibrant, and incredibly easy to drink, it's the kind of coffee that works beautifully as both filter and espresso, while still having enough character to keep you coming back for another cup.

Mondul Estate sits on the slopes of Mondul Mountain in Northern Tanzania's Arusha region, at the heart of Maasai land. Established in 1931 and now part of the Burka Estates group, the farm covers 211 hectares and is surrounded by one of the most ecologically important areas in the region.

The estate is known not only for producing exceptional coffee, but also for its commitment to its people and environment. Permanent staff are provided housing, social security, and support through an estate credit union, while dedicated conservation programs help protect the surrounding forests and wildlife. Burka Forest, one of the largest remaining indigenous forests in Arusha, is home to over 120 bird species as well as dik-diks, velvet monkeys, baboons, and countless other native animals.

For us, though, it all comes back to what's in the cup. This is exactly the kind of coffee we love to roast and drink ourselves: sweet, approachable, versatile, and packed with flavour.

Simply put, if you enjoyed our Tanzania last year, we think you're going to love this one even more.