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D.R. CONGO MUUNGANO
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Joe Bean · United States

D.R. CONGO MUUNGANO

TASTING NOTES: MILK CHOCOLATE, APPLE, MOLASSES, LEMON Grown in the rich volcanic highland region of Lake Kivu, comes this outstanding coffee, Umoja. Grown by farmers in the Muungano Agricultural Cooperative, this micro-lot was put together by Optimist Coffee Traders, a social impact company dedicated to showcasing the beauty of Congolese coffee. A rich coffee with natural milk chocolate sweetness, it also has layers of apple and lemon. Complex and bursting with flavor, it is representative of the kind of quality cup we’ve come to really appreciate from Optimist Coffee Traders. The Muungano Coo

Merchant's tasting notes: lemon, apple, granny smith apple, cocoa

On the label, as the merchant states it

Region
South Kivu
Producer
Optimist Coffee Traders
Farm
Not stated
Process
Natural
Variety
SL34
Altitude
1480,2000 m
Roast level
Not stated

Joe Bean confirms the final price, stock and shipping on their own site. Prices below were observed on 23 Oct 2026.

Listed options

OptionWeightListed price≈ EUR / 100 gObserved
340g / 12oz340 gUS$21.00€5.5123 Oct 2026

EUR reference prices are converted for comparison only; the merchant charges in their own currency.

Merchant

Name
Joe Bean
Type
Roaster
Based in
Rochester, United States
Lists shipping to
2 countries (per merchant's listing)
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