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Impressions: red currant, stone fruit, floral, caramel Roast degree: light (2/5) Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Location: Idjwi Island, Rubenga Chiefdom, South Kivu Province Variety: Bourbon Process: Washed Farmer: OLAME Agricultural Cooperative Farm: Smallholder producers, Idjwi Island 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 Coacki Lot as well!)
The OLAME Coop was created in 2019 with a clear goal: revive coffee production on the island of Idjwi. What started as a modest project saw the output being produced tripled since it's inception. OLAME makes life easier for farmers to get access to credit and washing facilities.
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 Coacki, 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.
BREW CHART & IMPRESSIONS
OUR IMPRESSIONS
This one opens brighter: red currant and stone fruit right away, with a clean, jammy sweetness. David picked up sweet almond, vanilla and florals, while V. experienced it as more vibrant: honeyed, slightly caramelized, then moving into apple compote and a clean floral finish.
There’s a nice flow to it: fruit forward at first, then softer, more rounded as it cools. Everything feels clear and intentional.
This one really shines as filter (V60, Chemex), where that clarity comes through. It can work as espresso or americano with a solid setup, but it’s at its best as a longer brew.
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
TRANSPARENCY
Farmers: 16 farmers from the OLAME cooperative Importer: Optimist Coffee Traders Price we paid: 17.00CAD/kg FOB price paid to OLAME: 15.20CAD/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.
