Two Malawian smallholder farmers inspecting coffee trees in a lush garden
Malawi Mzuzu AA

Malawi

Malawi Mzuzu AA

The Mzuzu Coffee Planters Cooperative Union (six cooperatives and around 3,000 smallholder farmers) produces this AA lot in the Misuku, Phoka, Viphya and Nkhata Bay highlands of northern Malawi. Catimor, Geisha and Nyika trees between 1,100 and 2,000 metres, hand-harvested April to October, fully washed and Rainforest Alliance certified.

A blend of Catimor, Geisha and Nyika (Cat129) varietals, it offers a distinctive cup with vibrant blueberry, floral hibiscus and crisp tart apple. The Geisha is why it smells the way it does, the sturdy Catimor keeps sweetness and structure steady, and Nyika, a Catimor selection bred in Malawi, holds the lot together.

Brewed as filter it shows the florals; pulled as espresso it stays sweet and lively. A true gem from East Africa for anyone who likes their coffee aromatic.

  • Blueberry
  • Hibiscus
  • Tart apple
Origin
Malawi
Region
Misuku, Phoka, Viphya & Nkhata Bay Highlands
Altitude
1100-2000 masl
Process
Washed
Varietal
Catimor 129, Gesha
Producer
Mzuzu Coffee Planters Cooperative Union
Harvest window
April - October
Certifications
Rainforest Alliance
Grade
AA
Suggested roast
2/5, Light-medium
Arrival date
24 Sep 2026
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Roast profile

You're ordering 10 kg of green coffee per unit, to be roasted to order. You'll receive the roasted output, typically 15-20% lighter and varying by coffee and roast profile, wholebean in bulk bags. Quantity is in 10 kg units.

Price

£4.00

Sample 200 g · £20.00 / kg

This lot has sold out.

Frequently asked questions

Who produces this coffee?
The Mzuzu Coffee Planters Cooperative Union, six cooperatives and around 3,000 smallholder farmers, in the Misuku, Phoka, Viphya and Nkhata Bay highlands of northern Malawi. Hand-harvested April to October, fully washed and Rainforest Alliance certified.
How do the varieties shape the cup?
A blend of Catimor, Geisha and Nyika (Cat129). The Geisha is why it smells the way it does, the sturdy Catimor keeps sweetness and structure steady, and Nyika, a Catimor selection bred in Malawi, holds the lot together. Vibrant blueberry, floral hibiscus and crisp tart apple.
How should I roast it?
Light to medium shows the blueberry and hibiscus as filter; it stays sweet and lively as espresso. Darker roasts trade the fruit for roast character, so keep it on the lighter side.