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Impressions: plum, cocoa nibs, butter cookie, marshmallow Roast degree: light (2/5) Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Location: Kalehe Territory, South Kivu Province Variety: Bourbon Process: Washed Farmer: COACKI Cooperative Farm: Groupement de Mbinga-Sud, Village de Munanira, Sub-village of Mabula/Mushenyi Import partner: Optimist Coffee Traders
It's been a while since we release a coffee from an origin we never had before, so we are thrilled to introduce our first ever coffees from the Congo! (Psst! 👉🏼 Check out the Olame lot as well!)
The Coacki was started in 2022 by 10 founding members/producers and has now grown, in just under 4 years, to 276 members. COACKI is one of the few cooperatives in the region to have built a washing station without external aid, funded entirely by contributions from its founding members - a positive outcome for its development.
By making good governance a pillar of its management, COACKI aims to reclaim their power and contribute to community development through coffee produced by its members. Producers who deliver coffee to the cooperative’s washing station will receive a higher price in the event of a profit after the sale - demonstrating the honesty and transparency of the cooperative.
We partnered with Jim Ngokwey of with Optimist Coffee Traders for our first Congolese lots. Optimist focuses on sourcing coffees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and across Africa, working closely with producers and cooperatives at origin. The team behind Optimist helped shape one of the first U.S. importers dedicated to Congolese coffee, and brings that experience into how they build relationships and move coffee today.
Their approach is simple: keep quality high, keep connections direct, and make sure producers are part of the value being created. It’s about building something more balanced across the supply chain, from farm to roaster.
The situation in the country, including in coffee producing regions, has been difficult and very volatile in recent years. Rwanda militias sponsored by imperial forces are controlling most of the coffee producing regions. People need permission to travel across the region while also being monitored heavily, limiting free speech and advocacy. Despite all the hardships, and increased risks and cost of production, producers keep building on and improving every year.
By buying this coffee or Olame, you can truly measure your impact in those communities. With every bag purchased, $5 goes to Team Congo RDC to fund vital education and community growth. If you’d like to do even more, feel free to contribute to their mission directly.
GUIDE D’INFUSION & IMPRESSIONS
OUR IMPRESSIONS
Right away, this one leans deep: plum and purple grape, round and structured. Then it settles into cocoa nibs, butter cookie and marshmallow. David kept going back to that baked cookie note, and it makes sense as there’s something warm and familiar about it.
V. sensed a darker sweetness through it all: maple, amber, and a subtle tea-like floral note underneath, almost like a rich black tea. At the break, it really leaned into graham cracker and simple baked goods. Nothing flashy, just very satisfying.
Overall, it’s a comforting cup with real depth. It holds up beautifully with milk especially as a classic cortado!
HOW PROCESSING IMPACTS FLAVOUR
Coming soon 🧪
BREW GUIDE
Think of these as starting points - adjust as you go. Remember: your taste buds always win!
ESPRESSO
Dose: 18 g Ratio: 2.4 : 1
⏱ : 32-36 sec
ESPRESSO WITH MILK
Dose: 18 g Ratio: 2.1 : 1
⏱ : 38-40 sec
AMERICANO
Dose: 18 g Ratio: 2.5 : 1
⏱ : 32-36 sec
V60/ ORIGAMI
Dose: 23 g Ratio: 17 : 1
⏱ : 3:30-4:00 min
CHEMEX/ BATCH BREW Dose: 40-60 g Ratio: 16.5 : 1
⏱ : 5:00-5:30 min
FRENCH PRESS Dose: 18-25 g Ratio: 16 : 1
⏱ : 3:30 min steep time
TRANSPARENCE
Farmers: Members of the Coacki Coop Importer: Optimist Coffee Traders Price we paid: 17.15CAD/kg FOB price: 15.40CAD/kg. This is the price up until the coffee is on board a ship, ready to export, so basically, the amount of money that will stay at origin. Farmgate price (price individual farmers received):12.65CAD/kg
