Malawi Mzuzu AA

Malawi Mzuzu AB comes from smallholder farmers in Northern and Central Malawi, grown at elevations between about 1,100 and 2,000 metres. The combination of high altitude, mixed varietals and careful washed processing gives a cup that is lively and fruit-forward, with a round body and clean finish.

Yes. You can purchase Malawi Mzuzu AB as green beans for your own roasting, or choose one of our Roast For You options: light, medium or dark. This lets you decide whether you want to handle the roasting yourself or receive coffee that has already been roasted to a chosen profile.

This lot is known for its bright blueberry fruit notes, floral hints of hibiscus and a crisp tart apple character. When roasted and brewed carefully you can expect a lively, aromatic cup with a balanced sweetness and a refreshing, juicy acidity.

The coffee is produced by members of the Mzuzu Coffee Planters Cooperative Union (MZCPCU), a union of six cooperatives representing around 3,000 smallholder farmers. The coffee is hand-harvested and fully washed at local processing stations before being dried under close quality control.

Malawi Mzuzu AB is a blend of Catimor, Geisha and Nyika (Cat129) varieties. Cat129 is a Catimor-derived variety selected in Malawi for its productivity and disease resistance, while Geisha and other lines contribute to the aromatic and floral elements in the cup.

This coffee performs very well at lighter to medium roast levels, where the floral and fruit notes remain bright and distinct. A light roast will highlight acidity and aromatics, while a medium roast will add sweetness and body. Darker roasts will reduce some of the fruit character in favour of more developed, roasty flavours.

It shines as a single origin filter or espresso when you want to showcase its character, but it can also add brightness and fruit complexity to blends. Many roasters use it as a feature coffee for pour-over, batch brew or seasonal specials.

If you select one of the Roast For You options, we will roast Malawi Mzuzu AB to your chosen roast level in a dedicated batch. There is a minimum green weight of 6kg per single origin, and you should allow for typical weight loss of around 12–20% through roasting, depending on how light or dark you go.

Malawi Mzuzu AB responds very well to filter methods such as V60, Kalita, batch brew or Aeropress, where you can bring out the blueberry and hibiscus notes clearly. It also works as a vibrant espresso if you enjoy higher-acidity coffees with a clean finish.

Green beans should be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odours, ideally in their original bag or a sealed container. Roasted coffee should be stored in an airtight bag or tin at room temperature, away from heat and light, and used within a sensible timeframe to enjoy it at its best.