Communal Shamba & Mkulima Kwanza

Communal Shamba and Mkulima Kwanza operate within the Songwe region of Tanzania. Their coffee production is situated at an altitude of 1700 meters.

The varietal landscape for these producers is consistent across their catalog, focusing on a blend of Bourbon and Kent cultivars. These two varieties are present in all six lots currently represented in the index.

The process portfolio includes both natural and washed treatments. The catalog shows a preference for natural processing, which accounts for four of the six lots, while the remaining two lots are processed using the washed method.

The current catalog footprint for Communal Shamba and Mkulima Kwanza consists of six total lots, all of which are currently in stock. These coffees are carried by a single roaster.

Recent catalog examples include the Umoja Peaberry and Kipenzi lots, both processed as naturals and consisting of Bourbon and Kent varieties. Additionally, the catalog features the Kipenzi Peaberry Washed and Umoja Peaberry Washed lots, which utilize the same varietal blend.

The work of these producers is characterized by a consistent focus on a specific varietal blend and a balanced application of both natural and washed processing methods.