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Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kivu

by sk coffee: coffee bar & roastery · saint paul, usa

you'll taste black tea before tea-like. this is democratic republic of the congo, kivu, a washed rwanda + burundi + uganda from sk coffee: coffee bar & roastery.

black teatea-like

the bean

origin
rwanda + burundi + uganda
process
washed
varietal
caturra, bourbon
status
in stock
availability checked
26 may 2026
this is a washed coffee from sk coffee, sourced from the kivu region of the democratic republic of the congo and grown alongside coffee-producing neighbors rwanda, burundi, and uganda. the caturra and bourbon varietals are washed processed, which strips away the fruit and highlights the bean's cleaner, more delicate character. in the cup it reads like black tea, light and dry with a tea-like structure rather than heavy sweetness or bold fruit. it suits brew methods that keep things clean and clear, such as a pour over or filter, where that tea-like quality can come through without being muddied.

common questions

What does Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kivu taste like?

it has a black tea character, dry and tea-like in structure, sitting on the lighter, more delicate end of the flavor spectrum rather than leaning toward fruit or chocolate.

How is Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kivu grown and processed?

it is grown in the kivu region of the drc using caturra and bourbon varietals, and is washed processed, meaning the fruit is removed before drying to produce a cleaner, clearer cup.

How should I brew Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kivu?

a clean filter method such as pour over works well here, as it preserves the tea-like, delicate qualities of a washed coffee without adding heaviness or masking its lighter character.

about sk coffee: coffee bar & roastery

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