The package indicates that the beans are from the larger Kanyovu cooperative near Gombe National Park. Looking more closely at the company's website, Allegro says that the beans come specifically from Rumako and Manyovu sub-cooperatives. The beans are packaged in a sealed 12 oz. package with a one-way air valve.
Here is more information on this coffee from the Allegro website:
http://www.allegrocoffee.com/main/do/get_page/pageID/259
These light roasted Bourbon beans are fairly large in size compared to other African based beans I have seen and they have a sweet honey-esque scent in the package. The scent is very smooth and not overbearing.
Bourbon is a variety of Arabica. It grows at higher elevations of 3500-6500 feet. Allegro says that their beans come from the 5000 ft. range
When hot water is added to the grounds, a thick dark hazelnut color crema forms and fig and fruity notes begin to come out. The coffee was allowed to steep for 5 minutes before pressing and pouring.
This coffee made a great iced mocha (hot brew) and regular coffee as well. I didn't taste much acidity, it wasn't bitter tasting, and the flavor notes, especially fig and honey, were very prominent. The package says that vanilla is another note although I didn't pick this one up as much, yet it did not spoil my experience in the least. Overall, this was a great coffee.
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